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What Should Be Done After Accidental Ingestion Of Ibuprofen By A Child?
Question: I'm not sure but my 3-1/2 year old might have swallowed my 600 ml ibuprofen. What do I do?
Brief Answer:
Take the child to the ER without delay.
Detailed Answer:
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I hope you mean 600 mg tablet of ibuprofen and not 600 ml. Although it is an overdose, the primary cause of concern is gastric irritation and symptoms like vomiting. However, you should still take the child to the emergency of a hospital. Depending upon their observation and assessment, the doctors would be able to give a stomach wash if felt necessary. A period of observation is also likely to be advised so that the child can be monitored for adverse symptoms.
Regards
Take the child to the ER without delay.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I hope you mean 600 mg tablet of ibuprofen and not 600 ml. Although it is an overdose, the primary cause of concern is gastric irritation and symptoms like vomiting. However, you should still take the child to the emergency of a hospital. Depending upon their observation and assessment, the doctors would be able to give a stomach wash if felt necessary. A period of observation is also likely to be advised so that the child can be monitored for adverse symptoms.
Regards
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