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Nalfon overdose

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Definition   

Poisoning from overdose of Nalfon.

Poisonous Ingredient   

Fenoprofen

Where Found   

Nalfon - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication

Symptoms   

Home Treatment   

Seek medical care immediately. The standard procedure is to induce emesis (vomiting) unless the patient is unconscious or experiencing convulsions. Before inducing emesis, contact Poison Control for verification.

If instructed to induce emesis, the standard procedure is as follows:

Other treatments may include lavage and activated charcoal.

Before Calling Emergency   

Determine the following information:

Poison Control, or a local emergency number   

See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.

What to expect at the emergency room   

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

Expectations (prognosis)   

Recovery depends on the extent of kidney damage.

Update Date: 12/12/2001

Updated by: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial (12/12/2001). Previous review: Kevin G. Wheeler, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. (2/11/2001)

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