Brief Answer:
Do not panic. Visit the ER without delay.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

The allowable dose of a medicine depends upon the body weight. For ibuprofen it is 5 mg/kg/dose. That means that for your child of 8 months, it is certainly an overdose. Ibuprofen is a known gastric irritant and could cause related problems. I would not insist you to wait for the toxicity symptoms to develop. Please visit the Emergency Room of a hospital with pediatric facilities, without delay. They would be able to assess the scenario, keep the child under observation and administer suitable supportive measures as required.

Hope that helps.

Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das

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Brief Answer:
Side effects of high dose of ibuprofen mentioned

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.

Ibuprofen overdose can cause damage to the liver. Amongst other things, the symptoms related to other systems can be:

Eyes, ears, nose, throat, and mouth
* Ringing in the ears
* Blurred vision

Gastrointestinal
* Diarrhea
* Heartburn or Stomach pain (possible bleeding in stomach and intestines)
* Nausea or Vomiting

Kidneys
* Little to no urine production

Lungs
* Breathing - difficulty with or without Wheezing

Nervous system
* Headache
* Agitation
* Confusion
* Coma
* Drowsiness
* Seizures
* Dizziness
* Unsteadiness

Skin
* Rash
* Sweating

I do not wish to get you frightened. But I am just giving you the probabilities.

Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das

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