Dimenhydrinate overdose
Definition
Dimenhydrinate is a type of medicine called an antihistamine.
Dimenhydrinate overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
Alternative Names
Dramamine; DimetabsPoisonous Ingredient
Dimenhydrinate
Where Found
Dimenhydrinate is an ingredient found in some allergy medicines, as well as medicines used to treat nausea, vomiting, and seasickness.
It may be found in:
- Calm-X
- Dimetabs
- Dramamine
- Gravol
- Hydrate bullet
- Marmine
- Nico-Vert
- Triptone
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
References
Scharman EJ, Erdman AR, Wax PM, et al. Diphenhydramine and dimenhydrinate poisoning: an evidence-based consensus guideline for out-of-hospital management. Clin Toxicol. 2006;44(3):205-23.
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