Can you over dose on 3 benadrly?!


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Can you over dose on 3 benadrly?

My brother who is 140IBs and 16 yrs old took 3 benadrly and i need to know if you can overdose on 3 25mg benadrly......so that would be 75mg of benadrly...my mom is worried


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Oh Sweetie, what a great sister you are. While most would cuss and fuss at one anohter at your age, you seem to be genuinly concerned. KUDOS to you for caring. I hope he knows what a gem he has for a sister. But all my compliments aren't going to help you now. And though I highly doubt that you have to fear for his life or any lasting effects, I would call the poison control center (800-222-1222 here in the US) just to be certain and to put all of you at ease. I think that the most that could happen would be that he'd sleep for an extended period of time. Benedryl is an antihistamine containing Diphenhydramine HCI (usually 25 mg per pill) and is the same ingredient found in some OTC meds (for example Tylenol PM or Excedrin PM) used to obtain sleep while at the same time curing minor pains, aches and fever. While the regular dosing is 50 mg (two tablets) for most people, some do take 75 mg (thee pills) . I wouldn't worry too much; however, to be sure call the poison control center or the neasrest ER. Good luck and let me know how it turns out. If you need more help or have any more questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. All the best to your brother, you and your family. MsB.




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