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What Should Be Done After Overdose Of Ibuprofen By A Child?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2015
Question: Hi my son 3 years old swallowed 3 tablets of ibuprofen and then I made him to do sick what shall we do now
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You need to take the child to the ER without delay.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I understand your concerns. It seems to be an overdose of ibuprofen. However, the primary adverse effect consist of abdominal pain due to gastritis. In any case, you should take the child to the ER without delay. They would be able to observe for possible adverse effects and would be able to intervene accordingly.
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What Should Be Done After Overdose Of Ibuprofen By A Child?

Brief Answer: You need to take the child to the ER without delay. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I understand your concerns. It seems to be an overdose of ibuprofen. However, the primary adverse effect consist of abdominal pain due to gastritis. In any case, you should take the child to the ER without delay. They would be able to observe for possible adverse effects and would be able to intervene accordingly. Regards