Can I take ibuprofen or paracetamol before my hysteroscopy with local anesthesia to help with cramps during the procedure and if so when should I take it

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Yes, you can take paracetamol or ibuprofen before a hysteroscopy with local anesthesia to help with cramping. It's generally recommended to take them 1 hour before the procedure. You may take ibuprofen 400mg every 8 hours or paracetamol 1 gram every 6 hours

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