Benadryl Mixup
A warning for consumers. Some people are accidentally swallowing over the counter Benadryl gel - a topical medication-- and they're winding up in emergency rooms.
This has prompted a federal safety warning and possible changes to the product's label. It's clearly stated on the current label that the medication is for external use only. But the U-S Food and Drug Administration believes people are mistaking it for other Benadryl products that are supposed to be taken orally. Between 2001 and 2009 there have been 121 cases of ingestion with some people winding up in intensive care. The overall numbers could be significantly higher because not everyone is reporting the incident to the manufacturer. Benadryl overdose can lead to convulsions, irregular heart beats and death.
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