Motrin overdose

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Motrin overdose

Definition:

Poisoning from an overdose of ibuprofen.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Ibuprofen

Where Found:

Motrin
Advil
PediaProfen
Nuprin
Excedrin IB
Genpril
Midol 200
Pamprin IB
Rufen
Saleto 200 & 400
Trendar
Uni-Pro
Ibuprin

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms:

Body as a whole
- Unsteadiness
Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Ringing in the ears
- Blurred vision
Skin
- Rash
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea, vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Heartburn
- Possible loss of blood in the stomach and intestinal areas
Nervous system
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Agitation
- Drowsiness
- Incoherence (not understandable)
- Confusion
- Coma
Respiratory
- Wheezing
- Respiratory depression

Home Treatment:

Contact your local Poison Control Center for instructions.

Before Calling Emergency:

Determine the following:

The patient's age, weight, and condition
The name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
The time it was swallowed
The amount swallowed
If the medication was prescribed for the patient

Poison Control, or a local emergency number:

They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.

What to expect at the emergency room:

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

Administer activated charcoal.
Treat the symptoms.

Expectations (prognosis):

Recovery is likely, but depends on how much ibuprofen was taken and how much time passed before medical attention was sought.

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