Tolmetin overdose: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Call emergency services now if the person:

   • Has trouble breathing, wheezing, or blue or grey lips
   • Collapses, has a seizure, or cannot be awakened
   • Is severely confused or becoming rapidly less responsive
   • Vomits blood or passes black, sticky stool
   • Has severe weakness, fainting, or signs of shock

   And for anyone, someone who:

   • is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Contact a poison centre promptly after any suspected tolmetin overdose, even if the person feels well.

   Have the container, strength, possible amount, and approximate time available, but do not delay the call if some details are unknown.

   Urgent medical assessment is also appropriate for repeated vomiting, worsening stomach pain, very little urine, marked drowsiness, or an overdose involving other medicines.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   Routine follow-up may be needed after discharge to repeat kidney function or blood-count tests.

   Keep that follow-up even if symptoms have resolved, because some complications are found through testing rather than how you feel.

   And for anyone, someone who:

   • is having side effects from a medicine, or is struggling to take it as prescribed
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Tolmetin overdose. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.