I've accidently taken too many Ibuprofen, will I be ok?

Question

I have had the worst headache ever and have just finished a nightshift. In my pain and tiredness i have been swallowing Ibuprofen 400mgs thinking they were 200mg tabs. At 1 go I took 3, ie 1200mg at once and I think in 24 hours I've probably taken 2400mg along with Paractemol. I felt a bit dizzy an hour after taking them but feel fine now and will take nothing else for a few days. Thing is, I've still got a bloody headache! Will I have done any damage with my stupidness?

Answer 1

I wouldn't call it stupidness, I would call it trying to relieve terrible pain. Don't take any more for now, call your doctor and make an appointment with him. It sounds like you need a stronger, probably, prescription medication to relieve the pain. Please don't endanger yourself any longer. You just need something differerent that is not dangerous for you.

Answer 2

It's bad for your digestive tract and liver, and you can actually get a headache from too much IB.

If it's not helping, stop taking more! And don't take any more acetominophen--that's much more dangerous to over use.

Call a pharmacy or your doctor if you feel worse!

Generally, the oral dose is 200–400 mg (5–10 mg/kg in children) every 4–6 hours, up to a usual maximum daily dose of 800–1200 mg. Under medical direction, a maximum daily dose of 3200 mg may sometimes be used.

Answer 3

Taken Too Much Ibuprofen

Answer 4

Seek emergency medical attention if you overdosed because it can cause damage.

Symptoms of ibuprofen overdose include nausea, vomiting or stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, seizures, sweating, numbness or tingling, little or no urine production, and slow breathing.

If you have had these things happening to you i suggest you go to a emergency care, or a doctor.

Things u shouldnt do when u take ibuprofen
Avoid Alcohol, Dont stay in sun too long

For more information on Ibuprofen just go to the source i have put down below. It contains all the information you will need to no.

Good Luck

Answer 5

I don't know what the other med is, but as for the Ibuprofene, you'll be fine. I was prescribed 800mg of ibuprofen every 4-6 hours, as needed for pain and inflammation, after surgery. I took that for over a year... I hate to think what my liver looks like...

Answer 6

You will bo OK, you havent really hit the overdose range of ibuprofen. The max daily dose for ibuprofen is 2400 mg a day. The max dose of Paracetemol is 4000 mg a day. Just make sure you keep it in mind. If you do it everyday you are running the risk of damaging your liver and stomache. You should see a Doctor about your headache though, maybe you have a migraine and they will be able to give you something that will work better.

Answer 7

It's unlikely that you'll have any serious side effects from 1200MG assuming that you aren't allergic to the medication and don't have any other health issues. I'd hold off on more medication for at least 6-8 hours though, to give the ibuprofen time to clear your system. Try a cold or warm washcloth on your neck or head, depending on where your headache is...it may help alleviate symptoms for now.

Answer 8

Hi, i know i am allergic to the ibuprofen so i would probably be in agony on the floor in pain, but if you feel ok then i think you will be ok. But it does say even if you feel well and you have taken to many pills then you should go and see a doctor as you could have delayed liver damage. But im sure the once wont hurt. If you worrey go to the hospital.

Answer 9

naaa, they give you more than that in the hospital and I have done it too by acc. It will make you feel funny/bad until it gets out of your system though. Drink a lot of water and do not take anything else that could thin your blood for 2 days. You know what you could do next time is take 400-600 mg of IB then 2-3 hrs later take a reg dose of Tylenol.

Answer 10

Well there is a medical condition called:
Ibuprofen overdose

Definition:
This is poisoning from taking an overdose of pain medicine containing ibuprofen.

Alternative Names:
Advil overdose; Motrin overdose; Nuprin overdose; Pedia-Profen overdose; Rufen overdose

Poisonous Ingredient:
Ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is sold over-the-counter and by prescription.

Where Found:
Motrin
Rufen
Advil
PediaProfen
Nuprin
Midol
Medipren
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

maybe you have this condition?
Good luck

Answer 11

You have to be extremely careful when taking Ibuprofen make sure you look at the label. Ibuprofen can over time destroy your liver or kidneys. If problems persist call your family doctor immediately for other treatment options. They will know your case history and family history. I hope this helps you.