What to do in case of
overdose?

In case of overdose or if you suspect that your child has consumed more than the recommended dose of Nurofen for Children — stay calm and act quickly.

Do not wait for the child to feel bad or for symptoms to appear before doing something.


  1. Telephone the Poisons Information Centre on 131 126. Trained counsellors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  2. The Poisons Information Centre will ask you for details of your child and the poison ingested so be prepared with the following information:
    • Your name, phone number and address.
    • Your child’s age, weight and any medications they are currently taking.
    • The name and amount of the substance ingested. It will help you to take the bottle to the phone.
    • How long ago the poisoning occurred.
    • Your child’s current health condition.
  3. Carefully follow all of the instructions given to you by the Poisons Information Centre.
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