If your head is pounding, you might pop a couple of Advil. If your calves are sore and swollen after an intense pickup game of basketball , you may take a few Aleve.
For arthritis pain, you might reach for an aspirin. So how much Advil is too much? Men are notorious for not following the instructions on the bottle. Research has shown that guys tend to either take too-high doses — swallowing four ibuprofen tablets instead of the recommended two, for example — or use two different NSAIDs concurrently.
Both scenarios are super risky, potentially causing stomach bleeding, ulcers, heartburn, and easy bruising. A recent study of 1, regular ibuprofen users, both male and female, confirmed how common NSAID overuse really is. Thirty-seven percent of people took a second NSAID such as naproxen Aleve or aspirin along with ibuprofen, though less than half realized they were doubling up on the same type of drug.
Another 15 percent simply took too much ibuprofen, exceeding the maximum daily dosage of 1, milligrams. Healthcare professionals do not know the effects of small amounts of ibuprofen in breast milk on infants. A person should consult a physician before taking ibuprofen while breastfeeding. Advil and Motrin are the brand names of the drug ibuprofen. People can buy lower strengths of ibuprofen over the counter, and higher strengths are available by prescription.
Ibuprofen is available in tablet, caplet, liquid gel, chewable tablet, and liquid suspension or drop formulations. It is also an ingredient in many different products, including cold and allergy medicines.
Ibuprofen works by blocking the production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins play an essential role in inflammation when an injury occurs. They cause skin flushing, heat, swelling, and pain. Pain medicines are the drug class most often responsible for overdoses in adults. That said, some people have had severe complications. Symptoms of ibuprofen overdose can occur within 4 hours of taking too much of the drug. One of the most common side effects of ibuprofen when a person takes it at recommended dosages is heartburn.
When ibuprofen blocks the COX-1 receptors in the stomach, it can disrupt its protective layer. People who take too much ibuprofen may experience side effects that range from stomach pain to severe bleeding in the digestive tract. The latter can occur within a few hours of an overdose. Kidney failure can occur in both children and adults who overdose with ibuprofen. However, it is not common. Not everyone will experience symptoms of an ibuprofen overdose right away. Mild symptoms may include:.
Infants who overdose may show signs of lethargy unresponsiveness or apnea temporary cessation of breathing following a more serious overdose of ibuprofen.
If you or someone you know has taken more than the maximum recommended dose of ibuprofen, contact your local poison center. You can call this number 24 hours a day. Stay on the line for further instructions. At the hospital, doctors will monitor breathing, heart rate, and other vital signs. A doctor may insert a tube through the mouth to look for internal bleeding. Taking high doses of ibuprofen over long periods of time can also increase your risk of having a stroke or heart attack.
Always read product labels carefully and take the smallest amount of ibuprofen possible that will help relieve your symptoms.
A safe dose for children is much less than that. If you or someone you know has taken more than this, call your local poison center or your local emergency services. If you experience symptoms of an ulcer after taking ibuprofen, stop taking ibuprofen and call your doctor. Taking more than the recommended dosage of ibuprofen or drinking a lot of alcohol significantly raises your risk of serious problems. Find out how. Click on a product to learn more.
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