DrugUsual starting dosage in adults
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)500 to 1,000 mg every 4 to 6 hours (maximum < 4,000 mg per day)
Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)650 to 1,000 mg every 4 to 6 hours (maximum < 4,000 mg per day)
Diflunisal (Dolobid)1,000 mg initially, then 500 mg every 8 to 12 hours
Choline magnesium trisalicylate (Trilisate)1,000 to 1,500 mg every 12 hours
Ibuprofen (Advil)200 to 400 mg every 4 to 6 hours
Naproxen (Naprosyn)500 mg initially, then 250 mg every 6 to 8 hours
Fenoprofen (Nalfon)200 mg every 4 to 6 hours
Ketoprofen (Orudis)25 to 75 mg, then 250 mg every 6 to 8 hours (maximum < 300 mg per day)