Ibuprofen overdose

Definition:
Poisoning from an overdose of ibuprofen.

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

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


Review Date: 1/16/2002
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial. (1/16/2002). Previous review: Boaz Rosenblat, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.(12/2/2001).

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