Sulindac overdose

• Definition
• Poisonous Ingredient
• Where Found
• Symptoms
• Home Treatment

• Before Calling Emergency
• Poison Control, or a local emergency number
• What to expect at the emergency room
• Expectations (prognosis)

Definition   

Sulindac overdose is poisoning from an overdose of Clinoril.

Poisonous Ingredient   

Sulindac

Where Found   

Clinoril

Symptoms   

• Body as a whole
  • Unsteadiness
  • Chills
• Respiratory
  • Slow, labored breathing
  • Wheezing
  • Slow or rapid breathing
• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Blurred vision
  • Photosensitivity
• Skin
  • Rash
• Gastrointestinal
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach or abdominal pain
  • Possible loss of blood in the stomach and intestinal areas
• Heart and blood vessels
  • Low blood pressure
• Nervous system
  • Severe headache
  • Dizziness
  • Agitation
  • Incoherence (not understandable)
  • Confusion
  • Coma
  • Drowsiness
  • Convulsions
  • Movement disorder

Home Treatment   

Call Poison Control for instructions.

Before Calling Emergency   

Determine the following:

• The patient's age, weight, and condition
• The 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.

What to expect at the emergency room   

Some or all of the following may be performed or given:

• Gastric lavageВ 
• Activated charcoal
• Laxative
• Treatment ofВ the symptoms

Expectations (prognosis)   

Recovery is very likely.