Friday, February, 10, 2012

Vicks Vaporub overdose

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Alternative Names

Vicks VapoRub overdose


Symptoms
  • Abdominal pain
  • Burning of the mouth or the throat
  • Convulsions
  • Excessive thirst
  • Excitation
  • Muscle spasms
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Rapid pulse
  • Restlessness or agitation
  • Rigid muscles
  • Skin irritation
  • Slow breathing
  • Twitching facial muscles
  • Unusual behavior
  • Unconsciousness

Review Date: 02/02/2011
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)