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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Symptoms Of An Overdose On Benadryl

Health Encyclopedia: Nytol Overdose

Definition

Nytol overdose is poisoning from an overdose of diphenhydramine.


Poisonous Ingredient

Diphenhydramine


Where Found
  • Nytol
  • Benadryl
  • AllerMax
  • Sleep-eze
  • Banophen

Note: This list is not all-inclusive.


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Health Guide

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride overdose
Benadryl; Sominex Symptoms Agitation Blurred vision due to large pupil size Coma ... Read more »
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride overdose
...found in various over-the-counter allergy and sleep medicines. Alternative Names Benadryl; Sominex Poisonous Ingredient Diphenhydramine Where... Read more »
Insomnia: Medications
...antihistamines indicated only for allergies, such as chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), or hydroxyzine (Atarax or Vistaril) may also be used as mild... Read more »
Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Chickenpox
...blisters to help dry them out and soothe the skin.Antihistamines. For severe itching diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is useful and may help children sleep.Preventing Scratching. Small children may have... Read more »
Sinusitis: Highlights
...These products do not help relieve cough.Instead, adults should use the antihistamine diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and a decongestant in pill form such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed).Children age 14... Read more »

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