Ibuprofen overdose

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Ibuprofen overdose

Definition:

Poisoning from an overdose of ibuprofen.

Alternative Names:

Advil; Motrin; Nuprin; Pedia-Profen; Rufen

Where Found:

Motrin
Rufen
Advil
PediaProfen
Nuprin

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
gastrointestinal
- nausea and/or vomiting
- diarrhea
- stomach pain
- possible loss of blood in stomach and intestinal areas
nervous system
- headache
- agitation
- incoherence (not understandable)
- confusion
- coma
- drowsiness

Home Treatment:

There is no home treatment. Contact your Poison Control Center immediately if you know someone that overdosed on Ibuprofen.

Before Calling Emergency:

Determine the following information:

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 person 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.
Administer a laxative.
Treat the symptoms.

Expectations (prognosis):

Recovery is very likely if good supportive measures are given.

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