ibuprofen is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication. See also: Pain medicine
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Alternative NamesAdvil overdose; Nuprin overdose; PediaProfen overdose; Rufen overdose; Motrin overdose
Poisonous IngredientIbuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is sold over-the-counter and by prescription.
Where FoundNote: This list may not be all-inclusive.
SymptomsEyes, ears, nose, throat, and mouth
Gastrointestinal
Kidneys
Lungs
Nervous system
Skin
Determine the following information:
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 United States 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.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. The patient may receive:
The patient may receive:
Recovery is very likely with prompt medical treatment.
ReferencesGoldfrank LR, ed. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. 8th ed. New York, NY: McGraw Hill; 2006.
Ibuprofen is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication. See also: Pain medicine
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Alternative NamesAdvil overdose; Nuprin overdose; PediaProfen overdose; Rufen overdose; Motrin overdose
Poisonous IngredientIbuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is sold over-the-counter and by prescription.
Where FoundNote: This list may not be all-inclusive.
SymptomsEyes, ears, nose, throat, and mouth
Gastrointestinal
Kidneys
Lungs
Nervous system
Skin
Determine the following information:
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 United States 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.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to expect at the emergency roomThe health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. The patient may receive:
The patient may receive:
Recovery is very likely with prompt medical treatment.
ReferencesGoldfrank LR, ed. Goldfrank's Toxicologic Emergencies. 8th ed. New York, NY: McGraw Hill; 2006.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 02/02/2011
Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
Sorry, i think you mean affects? But yes, there is. You can die from overdose.
No, do not take two pain killers together - you will get an overdose and harm your liver and kidneys.
Yes, anything over 400 mg is considered overdose
Lowered temperature is not a noted sign. Most of the commonly recorded symptoms of overdose affect the brain, and the nervous and respiratory systems, as well as the digestive and renal systems.
In general, ibuprofen does not cause drowsiness. There are some people who might be affected by the medication in a way that is not standard, so it is possible that it could cause drowsiness in rare cases.
Infant Ibuprofen is medicine for babies and small children. It contains the same substances as in Ibuprofen medicines, but in smaller doses that would benefit an Infant rather than cause them harm through accidental overdose. It is used for the same symptoms in infants as normal Ibuprofen based medicinal products are in adults. It is normally supplied in liquid medicine form rather than tablets, and usually is flavoured and sugar free.
Yes you can. Ibuprofen can be very irritating to the lining of the stomach. If taken in large amounts or for a very long time it is possible to develop bleeding in the stomach. The symptoms of overdose can include nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting, dizziness and, rarely, loss of consciousness. Clinical features of overdose with ibuprofen which may result are depression of the central nervous system and the respiratory system.There is no specific antidote to ibuprofen overdose. The maximum daily dosage of ibuprofen is usually 1,200mg to 1,600mg in three or four divided doses. The maximum single dose is usually 400mg at one time. For some patients already on the drug (most commonly those with arthritis) who experience a worsening of their condition, the maximum daily dose can sometimes be increased to 2,400mg but only for a brief period of time before reverting to 1,600mg. Because ibuprofen can be irritating to the stomach, it is important to swallow the tablets with a full glass of water and preferrably after food.
it depends on the Mg. typically if you go beyond 400mg (800mg for adults) with ibuprofen it is considered an overdose. however it veries between each person according to body wieght and height. Although from what i understand you will start to have organ failure WAY b4 you get to the coma.
Yes. Exceeding the max. amounts of recommended ibuprofen daily can cause severe harm to the stomach and can cause bloody stool.
You have taken an overdose and you need to call 911 immediately. You can get permanent liver damage from this.
I have been advised several times that both these drugs can be taken to help relieve pain. The thing to remember is not to take 2 like for like drugs because then you overdose. These drugs should be taken intermittently and not together.
800mg. Anything more may cause an overdose, with symptoms including (but not limited to) stomach bleeding, vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea, dizziness, acute depression, rapid heart beat, and fainting.