Meclofenamate overdose: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Call emergency services now if the person:

   • Is unconscious, has collapsed, or cannot be awakened
   • Has a seizure
   • Has slow, shallow, or difficult breathing
   • Vomits blood or passes black, sticky stool
   • Has severe confusion, extreme drowsiness, or rapidly worsening symptoms
   • Took the medicine intentionally or may also have taken other substances

   Do not leave an affected person alone while emergency help is being arranged.

   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
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   After discharge, seek prompt medical advice for worsening abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, reduced urine, swelling, dizziness, black stool, or blood in vomit.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   Routine follow-up may include repeat kidney tests or a blood count when recommended.

   And for anyone, someone who:

   • is having side effects from a medicine, or is struggling to take it as prescribed
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

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