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What is the definition or description of: doxylamine overdose?
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Dosylamine: Doxylamine is an antihistamine that can be used short-term to help sleep. The usual dose is 25 mg orally once a day before bed. The median lethal dose (LD50) is estimated to be 50–500 mg/kg. An overdose is accidental or intentional ingestion or application of an excessive dose of a medication. Medications overdoses may be dangerous and may lead to death in some situations.
Answered 5/2/2017
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