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Ibuprofen overdose
Definition This is poisoning from taking an overdose of pain medicine containing ibuprofen. Alternative Names Advil overdose; Nuprin overdose; PediaProfen overdose; Rufen overdose; Motrin overdose Poisonous Ingredient Ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is sold over-the-counter and by prescription. Where Found - Advil
- Medipren
- Midol
- Motrin
- Nuprin
- Pamprin IB
- PediaProfen
- Rufen
Note: This list may not be all-inclusive. Symptoms Eyes, ears, nose, throat, and mouth - Ringing in the ears
- Blurred vision
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea
- Heartburn
- Nausea
- Stomach pain (possible bleeding in stomach and intestines)
- Vomiting
Kidneys - Little to no urine production
Lungs - Breathing - difficult
- Breathing - slow
- Wheezing
Nervous system - Headache
- Agitation
- Incoherence (not understandable)
- Confusion
- Coma
- Drowsiness
- Seizures
- Dizziness
- Unsteadiness
Skin Before Calling Emergency Determine the following information: - Patient's age, weight, and condition
- Name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known)
- Time it was swallowed
- Amount swallowed
- If the medication was prescribed for the patient
Poison Control, or a local emergency number The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions. This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible. See: National Poison Control center What to expect at the emergency room The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The patient may receive: - Medicines to treat symptoms
- Activated charcoal
- Laxative
Expectations (prognosis) Recovery is very likely with prompt medical treatment. Review date: 4/24/2007 Reviewed By: Janeen R. Azare, PhD, MSPH, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, and Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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