What Are The After Effects Of Overdose Of Piriton?

Posted on Tue, 16 Dec 2014

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Tue, 16 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : My friend had about 100 tablets of 4mg few minutes ago... When does the symptoms start to appear ? what are they ? If he is not lying what should I do ?

The tablet he has taken is Piriton.

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Suicide attempt - Call Emergency Services Immediately

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health care concerns

You are contacting us because a friend has said that they took 100 tablets of some medication. You did not specify what the name of the tablets were but this sounds like a suicide attempt. I recommend that you call 911 immediately and have him/her taken to the hospital. Whether this is a lethal dose or not the attempt itself is dangerous and needs to be addressed.

Please call 911 immediately

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj