Advil is an over-the-counter pain reliever with the active ingredient Ibuprofen. It is recommended that a person take only two at a time, separated by several hours to relieve pain. A person who has taken ten or more Advil at one time may feel OK for the moment, but that can change quickly and they should be taken to a doctor as soon as possible as this is enough to qualify as an overdose.
There are several consequences to overdosing on Ibuprofen, among them damage to internal organs such as the liver. Other side effects that may be noted are blurred vision, ringing in one or both ears, drowsiness, nausea including vomiting, stomach pain, and confusion. While long-term abuse can and does result in the death, a person is probably not in immediate danger unless they are allergic to Ibuprofen.
In addition to the physical maladies that an overdose of Advil can cause a person, it could very well land them in a mental ward as someone who is attempting suicide. Once a person has been admitted to the hospital the first thing a doctor will do is attempt to treat the person with medication such as liquid charcoal to try and soak up the drugs in the person's system.
Treatment will vary depending on the weight and general physical health of the person who has suffered the overdose. More drastic action may be taken if the person who is overdosing is in poor general health or suffering an obvious bad reaction to the overdose of the drug. The best treatment is pro-active, never take any more than the recommended dosage of a drug and it is best to consult with a doctor before taking even an over-the-counter medication on a regular basis. This will keep you out of the emergency room and the state mental hospital.
There are several consequences to overdosing on Ibuprofen, among them damage to internal organs such as the liver. Other side effects that may be noted are blurred vision, ringing in one or both ears, drowsiness, nausea including vomiting, stomach pain, and confusion. While long-term abuse can and does result in the death, a person is probably not in immediate danger unless they are allergic to Ibuprofen.
In addition to the physical maladies that an overdose of Advil can cause a person, it could very well land them in a mental ward as someone who is attempting suicide. Once a person has been admitted to the hospital the first thing a doctor will do is attempt to treat the person with medication such as liquid charcoal to try and soak up the drugs in the person's system.
Treatment will vary depending on the weight and general physical health of the person who has suffered the overdose. More drastic action may be taken if the person who is overdosing is in poor general health or suffering an obvious bad reaction to the overdose of the drug. The best treatment is pro-active, never take any more than the recommended dosage of a drug and it is best to consult with a doctor before taking even an over-the-counter medication on a regular basis. This will keep you out of the emergency room and the state mental hospital.
