Alternative names 
Nalfon

Definition
Poisoning from overdose of Nalfon.

Poisonous Ingredient

 
• fenoprofen

Where Found

 
• Nalfon - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication

Symptoms

 
• body as a whole       o unsteadiness  
• respiratory       o slow, labored breathing  
• eyes, ears, nose, and throat       o ringing in the ears       o blurred vision  
• skin       o rash  
• gastrointestinal       o nausea and/or vomiting       o diarrhea       o stomach pain       o possible bleeding in the stomach and intestinal areas  
• heart and blood vessels       o increased heart rate  
• nervous system       o severe headache       o agitation       o incoherence (not understandable)       o confusion       o coma       o drowsiness       o convulsions       o movement disorder

Home Treatment

Call Poison Control.

Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:

 
• the patient’s age, weight, and condition  
• the name of the product (ingredients and strengths 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.

What to expect at the emergency room
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

 
• Induce emesis.  
• Use gastric lavage.  
• Administer activated charcoal.  
• Administer a laxative.  
• Treat the symptoms.

Expectations (prognosis)
Recovery depends on the extent of kidney damage. Early intervention increases the chance for a full recovery.

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