This article discusses poisoning from taking a large amount (overdose) of diphenhydramine, which is found in various over-the-counter allergy and sleep medicines.
Poisonous Ingredient:
Diphenhydramine
Where Found:
The ingredient diphenhydramine may be found in the following products:
Benadryl
Nytol
Sominex
This list is not all-inclusive.
Reviewed last on: 10/31/2006
Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.