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Suggest Treatment For Accidental Ingestion Of High Doses Of Ibuprofen

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Posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2016
Question: My 2 year has just chewed one of our 200mg ibroprofen tablets.
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Answered by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Observe for the symptoms related to side effects

Detailed Answer:
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Ibuprofen is a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug and the usual dose is 10 mg/kg/dose(maximum 40 mg/kg/day).
The average weight of 2 years old child is around 12 kgs.
The side effects of ibuprofen when taken in higher dose are nausea,vomiting,bleeding from intestine,abnormal movement (seizure),breathlessness or anxiety.
I won't get overly worried as the dose consumed is not very high (it's about 16 mg/kg) and side effect usually occur at higher dose.
Still I would suggest you to observe for symptoms related to side effect and if you notice any consult emergency department or a pediatrician immediately.

Wishing for your baby's good health.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain

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Suggest Treatment For Accidental Ingestion Of High Doses Of Ibuprofen

Brief Answer: Observe for the symptoms related to side effects Detailed Answer: Hello Thank a for asking on this platform Ibuprofen is a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug and the usual dose is 10 mg/kg/dose(maximum 40 mg/kg/day). The average weight of 2 years old child is around 12 kgs. The side effects of ibuprofen when taken in higher dose are nausea,vomiting,bleeding from intestine,abnormal movement (seizure),breathlessness or anxiety. I won't get overly worried as the dose consumed is not very high (it's about 16 mg/kg) and side effect usually occur at higher dose. Still I would suggest you to observe for symptoms related to side effect and if you notice any consult emergency department or a pediatrician immediately. Wishing for your baby's good health. Please let me know if you have any questions. Regards