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Diphenhydramine overdose - Overview

Alternative Names

Benadryl overdose; Sominex overdose; Nytol overdose

Definition of Diphenhydramine 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.

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.