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Vitamin D is an essential nutrient with therapeutic use in some cases, but that does not mean it is devoid of potential toxicity. Ingestion of vitamins in quantities larger than recommended for the maintenance of good health leads to overdose of vitamin D. It causes toxicity and varies from individual to individual according to one’s metabolism. The symptoms of overdose of vitamin D may also vary. Read the rest of this entry »
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Nurofen overdose is not very likely to be fatal if the patient is taken to the doctor in time. Nurofen contains ibuprofen. However, Nurofen overdose may cause stomach acid problems also. Read the rest of this entry »
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People who take these medicines by following dosage instructions, the side effects are minimal and mild and they do feel relieved from the discomfort. The problems start when people start to select a combination of more than one medicine because they notice multiple symptoms. But this choosing of combination medicines complicates the matter further and chances are there that such a combination proves to be a harmful medicine combination. Read the rest of this entry »
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How does Ibuprofen Work? Ibuprofen works by blocking the enzyme in our body, which are responsible for making prostaglandins. Decreasing this prostaglandins helps to reduce pain, swelling, and fever. Read the rest of this entry »
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In this article we will look at some important information related to an overdose of Acetaminophen, Doxylamine, Dextromethorphan, and Pseudoephedrine. They are cold medicines, available under brand names like Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Time Cold Liquigel, All-Nite Cold, Nyquil Cold Medicine, Nyquil Hot Therapy, Nyquil Liquicap, Robitussin Night Cold, Tylenol Flu NightTime.
Acetaminophen is used to reliever pain and bring down fever.
Doxylamine is an antihistamine used in reducing the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine produces symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes.
Dextromethorphan is medicine used as a cough suppressant. It affects the cough reflex in the brain that triggers coughing. Read the rest of this entry »
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Let’s get to the most important point first. If a paracetamol overdose is suspected, hospital treatment should be sought without delay. Ideally within 12 hours of having taken the overdose. Treatment must always be supervised in a hospital.
The recommended dose of paracetamol for a single adult is two standard 500 mg tablets. Researches have reported that the threshold for liver damage to start from a single paracetamol overdose is 15 gms (30 tablets).
An important point my however noted that as per the standard hospital guidelines, they allow an extra cover or safety margin and consider that liver damage could start to occur at a single overdose of 24 standard tablets or 150 mg/kg body weight, (whichever is the smaller). The overdose border or threshold may be lowered in a person on prescription medicines, or someone who is an alcoholic or is undernourished to some extent. Read the rest of this entry »
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Aspirin Overdose is also known as Acetylsalicylic acid overdose. This is also a type of painkiller and is seen to be available over-the-counter at a pharmacy shop. An Aspirin Overdose means one has too much aspirin in the body.
Taking more than 150mg/kg of aspirin can have serious and even deadly consequences if kept unattended or untreated. For a small adult, that’s roughly equal to taking 20 tablets containing 325mg aspirin. For children much lesser can do much more harm.
In Aspirin Acetylsalicylic acid is the poisonous ingredien and therefore the culprit that causes all the problems. And this ingredient is found in many prescription and over-the-counter pain relievers Some such medicines are Alka Seltzer, Ecotrin, Excedrin, Fiorinal, Bayer, Percodan, Anacin, Bufferin, St. Joseph’s etc. Read the rest of this entry »
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The use of herbs as medicines and preparations goes back through the ages. In years gone by those people who prepared and brewed herbs were thought to be witches, hence the magic spells as many of the herbal preparations cured people’s ills.
Today scientist have tested most of the herbs and found the truth about the medical properties they contain and their uses in helping and maintaining good health.
Let us start with garlic, this herb has always been a great favourite with the Indians and Italians but it is now widely used around the world and has become a popular herb. Read the rest of this entry »
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Aspirin is a common drug prescribed for many ailments and is a known pain killer and anti-inflammatory drug. But there are certain side effects that you need to know about so that you treat it with caution. Obviously, as with any drug, an overdose of aspirin can cause a lot of harm and even be fatal. So the victim should either induce vomiting to get rid of the remaining unabsorbed drug or be rushed to a hospital where a stomach pump can be used to remove the medication. Read the rest of this entry »
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Ibuprofen takes away any pain, cramps etc and one sleep better. Therefore it’s used big time. And ever since it’s become available over-the-counter, Ibuprofen Overdose has become a common phenomenon. If you or anyone you know have taken Ibuprofen overdose and everything feels fit and okay, you still need to go and see a doctor. The symptoms may not show right now but the overdose may show signs in the long run.