Poly-D

Alternative names

Dehistine D; Liqui-Histine; Pheniramine overdose; Poly-Histine

Definition

This poisoning is from an overdose of pheniramine.

Poisonous Ingredient

Pheniramine

Where Found

• Ru-Tuss with Hydrocodone
  
• Citra Forte
  
• Dehistine D
  
• Liqui-Histine
  
• Poly-D
  
• Poly-Histine
  

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Symptoms

• Body as a whole
  o Unsteadiness
  o Tremor
  o Convulsions
  o Fever
  o Flushed skin
  
• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  o Dilated pupils
  
• Heart and blood vessels
  o Rapid heartbeat
  
• Nervous system
  o Depression
  o Excitation
  o Drowsiness
  o Nervousness
  o Hallucinations
  o Disorientation
  o Delirium
  

Home Treatment

Seek medical care immediately. Call Poison Control. Do not induce vomiting.

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)
  
• The time it was swallowed
  
• The amount swallowed
  
• If the medication was prescribed for the patient
  

Poison Control, or a local emergency number
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

• For swallowed poison
  o Placement of a tube down the nose and into the stomach (a nasogastric tube, or an NG tube) to wash out the stomach (gastric lavage)
  o Activated charcoal administration
  o Endoscopy - the placement of a camera down the throat to see the extent of burns to the esophagus and the stomacho Give IV fluidso Admission to the hospitalo Give an antidoteo Treat the symptoms