BACK TOTOP Browse A-ZSearchBrowse A-ZABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0-9 E-mail FormEmail ResultsName:Email address:Recipients Name:Recipients address:Message: Print-FriendlyBookmarksbookmarks-menuPheniramine overdoseBrompheniramine maleate; Chlorpheniramine maleate; Dexchlorpheniramine maleatePheniramine is a type of medicine called an antihistamine. It helps relieve allergy symptoms. Pheniramine overdose occurs when someone takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medicine, either by accident or on purpose.This article is for information only. DO NOT use it to treat or manage an actual overdose. If you or someone you are with overdoses, call your local emergency number (such as 911), or your local poison center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States.OverdoseAn overdose is when you take more than the normal or recommended amount of something, often a drug. An overdose may result in serious, harmful sympt...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Poisonous Ingredient Pheniramine Where Found Pheniramine can be found in these medicines:Advil Allergy & Congestion Relief Advil Allergy Sinus Advil Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu Children's Advil Allergy Sinus Bromfed DM Polmon; Tussicaps Tuxarin ER Tuzistra XR Vituz Zutripro ZutriproOther products may also contain pheniramine. Symptoms Below are symptoms of an overdose of pheniramine in different parts of the body.BLADDER AND KIDNEYSInability to urinate Difficulty urinating EYES, EARS, NOSE, AND THROATBlurred vision Dilated (enlarged) pupils Dry mouth Ringing in the ears HEART AND BLOOD VESSELSRapid heartbeat Increased blood pressure NERVOUS SYSTEM Agitation Coma Convulsions (seizures) Delirium, hallucinations Disorientation Drowsiness Fever Nervousness, tremors Unsteadiness, weaknessSKINFlushed skin Warm skin STOMACH AND INTESTINESNausea and vomiting Home Care Seek medical help right away. DO NOT make the person throw up unless poison control or a health care provider tells you to. Before Calling Emergency Have this information ready:Person's age, weight, and condition Name of product (as well as the ingredients and strength, if known) Time it was swallowed Amount swallowed If the medicine was prescribed for the person Poison Control Your local poison control center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.Local poison control centerFor a POISON EMERGENCY call:1-800-222-1222ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATESThis national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. This ...Read Article Now Book Mark Article This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States 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. What to Expect at the Emergency Room Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.The provider will measure and monitor the person's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated. The person may receive:Activated charcoal Blood and urine tests Breathing support, including oxygen and a tube through the mouth into the lungs Chest x-ray CT scan (advanced imaging) of the brain ECG (electrocardiogram, or heart tracing) Intravenous fluids (given through a vein) Laxative Medicine to treat symptoms Tube through the mouth into the stomach to empty the stomach (gastric lavage) Gastric lavageGastric suction is a procedure to empty the contents of your stomach.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Catheter (thin, flexible tube) into the bladder if person cannot urinate on their own Outlook (Prognosis) If the person survives the first 24 hours, chances of recovery are good. Few people die from an antihistamine overdose.With extremely high doses of antihistamines, serious heart rhythm disturbances may occur, which may result in death.Open ReferencesReferencesAronson JK. Antihistamines. In: Aronson JK, ed. Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs. 16th ed. Waltham, MA: Elsevier; 2016:606-618.Monte AA, Hoppe JA. Anticholinergics. In: Walls RM, Hockberger RS, Gausche-Hill M, eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018:chap 145.AllVideoImagesTogRelated Information Review Date: 5/17/2021 Reviewed By: Jesse Borke, MD, CPE, FAAEM, FACEP, Attending Physician at Kaiser Permanente, Orange County, CA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M., a business unit of Ebix, Inc. 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Pheniramine overdoseBrompheniramine maleate; Chlorpheniramine maleate; Dexchlorpheniramine maleatePheniramine is a type of medicine called an antihistamine. It helps relieve allergy symptoms. Pheniramine overdose occurs when someone takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medicine, either by accident or on purpose.This article is for information only. DO NOT use it to treat or manage an actual overdose. If you or someone you are with overdoses, call your local emergency number (such as 911), or your local poison center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States.OverdoseAn overdose is when you take more than the normal or recommended amount of something, often a drug. An overdose may result in serious, harmful sympt...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Poisonous Ingredient Pheniramine Where Found Pheniramine can be found in these medicines:Advil Allergy & Congestion Relief Advil Allergy Sinus Advil Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu Children's Advil Allergy Sinus Bromfed DM Polmon; Tussicaps Tuxarin ER Tuzistra XR Vituz Zutripro ZutriproOther products may also contain pheniramine. Symptoms Below are symptoms of an overdose of pheniramine in different parts of the body.BLADDER AND KIDNEYSInability to urinate Difficulty urinating EYES, EARS, NOSE, AND THROATBlurred vision Dilated (enlarged) pupils Dry mouth Ringing in the ears HEART AND BLOOD VESSELSRapid heartbeat Increased blood pressure NERVOUS SYSTEM Agitation Coma Convulsions (seizures) Delirium, hallucinations Disorientation Drowsiness Fever Nervousness, tremors Unsteadiness, weaknessSKINFlushed skin Warm skin STOMACH AND INTESTINESNausea and vomiting Home Care Seek medical help right away. DO NOT make the person throw up unless poison control or a health care provider tells you to. Before Calling Emergency Have this information ready:Person's age, weight, and condition Name of product (as well as the ingredients and strength, if known) Time it was swallowed Amount swallowed If the medicine was prescribed for the person Poison Control Your local poison control center can be reached directly by calling the national toll-free Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.Local poison control centerFor a POISON EMERGENCY call:1-800-222-1222ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATESThis national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. This ...Read Article Now Book Mark Article This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States 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. What to Expect at the Emergency Room Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.The provider will measure and monitor the person's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated. The person may receive:Activated charcoal Blood and urine tests Breathing support, including oxygen and a tube through the mouth into the lungs Chest x-ray CT scan (advanced imaging) of the brain ECG (electrocardiogram, or heart tracing) Intravenous fluids (given through a vein) Laxative Medicine to treat symptoms Tube through the mouth into the stomach to empty the stomach (gastric lavage) Gastric lavageGastric suction is a procedure to empty the contents of your stomach.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Catheter (thin, flexible tube) into the bladder if person cannot urinate on their own Outlook (Prognosis) If the person survives the first 24 hours, chances of recovery are good. Few people die from an antihistamine overdose.With extremely high doses of antihistamines, serious heart rhythm disturbances may occur, which may result in death.Open ReferencesReferencesAronson JK. Antihistamines. In: Aronson JK, ed. Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs. 16th ed. Waltham, MA: Elsevier; 2016:606-618.Monte AA, Hoppe JA. Anticholinergics. In: Walls RM, Hockberger RS, Gausche-Hill M, eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2018:chap 145.
