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Suggest Treatment For Over Consumption Of Ibuprofen

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Posted on Wed, 30 Jul 2014
Question: I gave my 9 year old child 1 200mg of ibuprofen. My wife gave him another one 1-1/2 hours later. My son who is the one that is sick opened the bottle and "said" he took 6 more to feel better. that is a total of 1600mg in a 2 hour span. Should i be worried?
he has a bad cough cold. he seems fine. I know the only thing to do is pump his stomach. but I really don't want to put him thru that if i don't have too
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Answered by Dr. E Venkata Ramana (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
consult emergency department.

Detailed Answer:

Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.

Consumption of ibuprofen 1600 mg in 2 hours duration in a child leads to overdosage of medication.

The excess amounts of medication will have adverse effects on his stomach, kidneys, body temperature and respiration.

The drug which is present in the stomach has to be removed or its absorption into blood has to be prevented by giving stomach wash.

Hence I advise you to contact emergency services for initial first aid and further treatment.

Hope I have answered your query, if you have any clarification please let me know.

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Over Consumption Of Ibuprofen

Brief Answer: consult emergency department. Detailed Answer: Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic. Consumption of ibuprofen 1600 mg in 2 hours duration in a child leads to overdosage of medication. The excess amounts of medication will have adverse effects on his stomach, kidneys, body temperature and respiration. The drug which is present in the stomach has to be removed or its absorption into blood has to be prevented by giving stomach wash. Hence I advise you to contact emergency services for initial first aid and further treatment. Hope I have answered your query, if you have any clarification please let me know. Regards.