Can Gan Kang and ibuprofen be taken together?

Generally, "Gan Kang" refers to compound paracetamol and amantadine tablets, while "ibuprofen" refers to ibuprofen tablets. It is not recommended to take paracetamol and amantadine tablets together with ibuprofen tablets. Detailed explanation is as follows:

Compound paracetamol and amantadine tablets are a compound preparation, whose main component is paracetamol. It has antipyretic and analgesic effects and is suitable for relieving fever, headache, body aches, and other symptoms caused by common cold or influenza. Ibuprofen tablets are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that also have antipyretic and analgesic effects. They can be used to relieve mild to moderate pain, such as headaches and joint pain, as well as fever caused by the common cold. Compound paracetamol and amantadine tablets and ibuprofen tablets have similar therapeutic effects. If taken together, they may cause overlapping pharmacological effects, increase the metabolic burden on the liver, raise the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, and affect kidney function, potentially leading to drug-induced hepatitis. Therefore, it is not recommended to take paracetamol and amantadine tablets together with ibuprofen tablets.

Patients are advised to use medications rationally under the guidance of a physician. Alcohol consumption should be avoided during the course of treatment, and adequate rest should be maintained, which helps enhance drug efficacy and promote recovery.