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Fenoprofen calcium overdose: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Elsewhere, contact the local poison information service or emergency medical service.

    Call emergency services now if the person:

    • Has collapsed, fainted, or cannot be awakened
    • Has a seizure, severe confusion, or unusual behaviour
    • Is breathing slowly, struggling to breathe, or turning blue
    • Vomits blood or passes black, tar-like bowel movements
    • Has severe or worsening abdominal pain
    • Took the medicine intentionally or may also have taken other substances

    Routine follow-up is different from emergency care.

    And for anyone, someone who:

    • is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Contact a poison centre immediately if you or someone else may have taken more fenoprofen than directed.

    Call even if there are no symptoms.

    In the United States, Poison Help is available at 1-800-222-1222 .

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    After discharge, arrange recommended blood tests or appointments to check kidney function, bleeding, or persistent stomach symptoms.

    Seek earlier review if urination decreases, vomiting continues, swelling develops, or symptoms return.

    And for anyone, someone who:

    • is having side effects from a medicine, or is struggling to take it as prescribed

The article also says

Do not leave an unconscious or severely drowsy person alone.

Place them on their side if they are breathing and it is safe to do so.

Do not give anything by mouth.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Fenoprofen calcium overdose. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.