Diphenhydramine
Health Encyclopedia: Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Overdose
This article discusses poisoning from taking a large amount (overdose) of diphenhydramine, which is found in various over-the-counter allergy and sleep medicines.
Alternative Names
Benadryl; Sominex
Poisonous Ingredient
- Diphenhydramine
Where Found
- Benadryl
- Sominex
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Expert & Community Posts
Over-the-Counter Drugs Could Be Causing Symptoms
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert...taking Benedryl (or the generic for of the OTC drug - diphenhydramine) which is used for... Read more »
Pregnancy, Head Colds and Medication
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...you're in your first trimester though, you might try diphenhydramine or Benadryl. It's safer... Read more »
Feeling sick after waking in the morning?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...tea)Herbal remediesIdiopathic reactions to medications (diphenhydramine or Benadryl usually... Read more »
The Never Ending Cough: Is Cough Medication the Answer?
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...cough formulas containing dextromethorphan (DM) and diphenhydramine (main ingredient of... Read more »
ARE SLEEP MEDICATIONS SAFE?
By Dr. Diana L Walcutt , Health Expert...the OTC meds that I have researched have Benadryl (diphenhydramine) as the sleep aid. It's not... Read more »
Health Guide
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride overdose
Benadryl; Sominex Symptoms Agitation Blurred vision due to large pupil size Coma ... Read more »Nytol overdose
Nytol overdose is poisoning from an overdose of diphenhydramine. Poisonous Ingredient Diphenhydramine Where Found Nytol Benadryl AllerMax ... Read more »Diphenhydramine hydrochloride overdose
Benadryl; Sominex Home Treatment If you suspect possible poisoning, call 1-800-222-1222 anywhere in the United States. This national hotline... Read more »Contac overdose
...allergy medicine. Poisonous Ingredient Chlorpheniramine Phenylpropanolamine Diphenhydramine hydrochloride Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride Dextromethorphan hydrobromide... Read more »Drug allergies
...given safely after pre-treatment with corticosteroids (such as prednisone) and antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine). Read more »Medications
...urinate such as: certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine) anti-anxiety drugs (e.g.,... Read more »
...anticholinergic drugs (e.g., antihistamines such as diphenhydramine, benztropine, scopolamine,... Read more »
...drowsiness such as: certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), anti-seizure drugs (e.g.,... Read more »
...prescribe other medications (e.g., acetaminophen, diphenhydramine) for you to take before... Read more »
...prescribe other medications (e.g., acetaminophen, diphenhydramine) for you to take before... Read more »
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