For the first dose, you may take 2 pills within the first hour. Do not exceed more than 2 tablets, caplets, gelcaps or liquid gels in 12 hours, and do not exceed 3 tablets, caplets, gelcaps or liquid gels in 24 hours. The smallest effective dose should be used.
Can I take 4 Aleve 24 hours?
Do not exceed more than two caplets, tablets, or gel caps in a single eight to 12 hour period or more than three caplets, tablets, or gel caps in a single 24 hour period. To avoid side effects, try to take the smallest effective dose for the shortest period. Aleve can be taken with food or on an empty stomach.
Can you take 3 Aleve at once?
Take one tablet, caplet, gelcap or liquid gel every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last. For the first dose, you may take 2 pills within the first hour. Do not exceed more than 2 tablets, caplets, gelcaps or liquid gels in 12 hours, and do not exceed 3 tablets, caplets, gelcaps or liquid gels in 24 hours.
What happens if someone takes too much Aleve?
Headache -- severe. Heartburn, stomach pain (possible bleeding in the stomach and intestines) Nausea, vomiting.
Is it OK to take 4 Aleve a day?
Adults—At first, 750 milligrams (mg) (taken as one 750 mg or two 375 mg tablets) or 1000 mg (taken as two 500 mg tablets) once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However the dose is usually not more than 1500 mg (taken as two 750 mg or three 500 mg tablets) per day.2021-10-01
What happens if you accidentally take too much Aleve?
Heartburn, stomach pain (possible bleeding in the stomach and intestines) Nausea, vomiting. Rash. Ringing in the ears.