Can you overdose on cough?

Yes. Misuse of promethazine-codeine cough syrup slows down the central nervous system, which can slow or stop the heart and lungs. Mixing it with alcohol greatly increases this risk.

Can cold medicine cause death?

“Triple C” is the term used for a safe, over-the-counter cough and cold medication that contains Dextromethorphan (DXM). However, when the medication is taken in dramatically high doses, it can be very harmful. It can cause serious side effects, mental and physical damage, and even death.

How many cough drops does it take to overdose?

The lethal dose is considered to be about 50 to 500 mg of menthol per kilogram (kg) of body weight. This amount means someone who weighs 150 pounds would need to consume at least 340 to 3,400 cough drops, containing 10 mg of menthol each, to die from menthol poisoning.

How many cough drops can make you high?

A safe dose of products with DXM is usually 15 to 30 milligrams (mg) over the course of 24 hours. It usually takes more than 10 times that amount to make you high. There are usually several stages of DXM intoxication, depending on how much you take.

What do I do if I took too much cold medicine?

Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 and seek emergency care if you think you’ve given yourself or your child too much cold and flu medication.

How many lockets can you have in a day?

Dosage: in any 24 hours do not exceed: adults & children over 12: 3 packs; children 7 – 12: 2 packs; children 3 – 6: 1 pack. Overdose of menthol may cause severe stomach upset, feeling or being sick, giddiness, shaking, drowsiness.

How many soothers can you have in 24 hours?

20 lozenges
SOOTHERS Product Warnings Do not exceed a dose of 20 lozenges in 24 hours.

Can a child overdose on cough medicine?

“Hundreds of children experience scary effects from overdoses of cough and cold medicine every year, and a small number die,” says Trella. “In most cases, the overdoses are caused by children finding the medicine and taking it themselves. Some are caused by a parent or caregiver misreading the dosage instructions.