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Ibuprofen overdose
An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug is used. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Symptoms of overdose may include agitation, stupor, coma, respiratory depression & lactic acidosis. Overdose can be fatal. REF: https://livertox.nlm.nih.gov/Ibuprofen.htm
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