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Definition
This is poisoning from overdose of antidiarrheal agents containing diphenoxylate or atropine.Poisonous Ingredient
Where Found
Symptoms
Home Treatment
The normal treatment is to induce vomiting unless the patient is unconscious or experiencing convulsions; however, before inducing vomiting, contact Poison Control to verify that is the correct treatment.Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.What to expect at the emergency room
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:Expectations (prognosis)
Fatalities can occur in children despite ipecac and charcoal therapy. Patients will normally recover with treatment and 24 hours of monitoring.
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