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Ibuprofen overdose

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

Gastrointestinal

Kidneys

  • Little to no urine production

Lungs

Nervous system

Skin


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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