Mellaril

Alternative names

Thioridazine overdose

Definition

This is poisoning from an overdose of thioridazine.

Poisonous Ingredient

• thioridazine
  

Where Found

• Mellaril
  

Symptoms

• body as a whole
  o dry mouth
  o hypothermia (body temperature is lower than normal)
  o incoordination
  o fever
  o tremor
  o muscle stiffness
  o stiff neck and/or face
  o inability to completely empty the bladder
  o weakness
  o difficulty swallowing
  o salivation
  o Convulsions
  o alteration of menstrual patterns
  o muscle spasms
  
• eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  o Nasal congestion
  o blurred vision
  o mouth ulcers (gums, tongue, or throat)
  o yellow eyes
  o vision color changes ( brown tinge)
  
• skin
  o skin discoloration, bluish (changing to a purplish color)-from an allergic reaction
  
• gastrointestinal
  o nausea
  o Constipation
  o loss of appetite
  
• heart and blood vessels
  o Low Blood pressure (severe) or High blood pressure
  o rapid heartbeat
  
• nervous system
  o drowsiness
  o coma
  o disorientation
  o seizures
  o dizziness
  

Home Treatment
Contact Poison Control for appropriate treatment.

Before Calling Emergency

Determine the following information:

• the patient's age, weight, and condition
  
• name of product (as well as the ingredients and strength if known)