Naprosyn overdose

Alternative names

Naproxen sodium

Definition

Poisoning from an overdose of Naprosyn.

Poisonous Ingredient

Naproxen

Where Found

• Naprosyn
  
• Anaprox
  
• Anaprox DS
  
• Aleve
  
• Naprelan
  

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms

• Body as a whole
  o Unsteadiness
  
• Respiratory
  o Slow, labored breathing
  o Wheezing
  
• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  o Ringing in the ears
  o Blurred vision
  
• Skin - rash
  
• Gastrointestinal
  o nausea, Vomiting
  o diarrhea
  o Stomach pain
  o Heartburn
  o Possible loss of blood in the stomach and intestinal areas
  
• Heart and blood vessels
  o Circulatory failure
  
• Nervous system
  o Severe headache
  o Agitation
  o Incoherence (not understandable)
  o Confusion
  o Coma
  o Dizziness
  o Drowsiness
  o Convulsions
  o Movement disorder
  

Home Treatment

Contact your local Poison Control Center for instructions.

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following information:

• The patient's age, weight, and condition
  
• Name of product (as well as the ingredients and strength if known)
  
• The time it was swallowed
  
• The amount swallowed
  
• If the medication was prescribed for the patient
  

Poison Control, or a local emergency number
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.