Poisoning from an overdose of diphenhydramine.

• diphenhydramine

• Benadryl

• body as a whole
  • unsteadiness
  • convulsions
  • delirium
• respiratory
  • slow, labored breathing
• eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  • ringing in the ears
  • blurred vision
  • very dry mouth and throat
• gastrointestinal
  • nausea and/or vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • stomach pain
  • dry mucous membranes
• heart and blood vessels
  • rapid heart rate
• nervous system
  • dizziness
  • agitation
  • incoherence (not understandable)
  • confusion
  • coma
  • drowsiness
  • movement disorder

If you suspect possible poisoning, call 1-800-222-1222 anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.

This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Determine the following information:

• the patient's age, weight, and condition
• the name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
• the time it was swallowed
• the amount swallowed

They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.

Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:

• Induce vomiting.
• Use gastric lavage.
• Administer activated charcoal.
• Administer a laxative.
• Treat the symptoms.

Recovery is very likely.