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Calcium carbonate with magnesium antacid overdose
Alternative Names: Rolaids overdose; Antacids overdose Home Treatment: If you believe someone has taken too many antacids containing calcium carbonate with magnesium, seek immediate medical care and call Poison Control. Text Continues Below Do not make the person throw up. Before Calling Emergency: Determine the following information: Patient's age, weight, and condition Name of the product (ingredients and strengths, if known) Time it was swallowed Amount swallowed Poison Control, or a local emergency number: The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions. This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bring the package with you to the emergency room. What to expect at the emergency room: The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The patient may receive: Fluids Medicines to treat symptoms Activated charcoal Laxative A nasogastric (NG) tube thru the nose into the stomach to empty the stomach (gastric lavage)    Artificial respiration Endoscopy Expectations (prognosis): Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>