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What Are The Repercussions Of Overdosing On Ibuprofen?

Posted on Tue, 4 Oct 2016

Question: My son took 15 ibuprofen pills all at once.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs to attend ER.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Taking 15 tablets of ibuprofen is not healthy. It can cause damage to gastric mucosa and can cause nausea, vomiting, etc. This is a medical emergency. You need to rush him to ER for proper management.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 minute later)

we're in the hospital but what would happen if I didn't find out?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could have caused gastric ulcers.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It could have caused gastric ulcers and liver toxicity. Immediate treatment is a must.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar