This is poisoning from taking an overdose of pain medicine containing ibuprofen.

• Motrin
• Rufen
• Advil
• PediaProfen
• Nuprin
• Midol
• Medipren

Eyes, ears, nose, throat, and mouth

• Ringing in the ears
• Blurred vision

Gastrointestinal

• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Possible bleeding in stomach and intestines
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Nervous system

• Headache
• Agitation
• Incoherence (not understandable)
• Confusion
• Coma
• Drowsiness
• Seizures
• Dizziness
• Unsteadiness

Lungs

• Breathing - difficult
• Breathing - slow 

Bladder and kidneys

• Little to no urine production

Whole Body

• Sweating

Seek immediate medical help.

If ibuprofen overdose happened less than 1 hour (60 minutes) ago, try to make the person throw up.

DO NOT do this is the overdose happened more than 1 hour ago.

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

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.

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

Recovery is very likely with prompt medical treatment.