title: Topical diphenhydramine toxicity in a five year old with varicella.
abstract: The toxic effects of oral diphenhydramine are well documented and include central nervous system and anticholinergic symptomatology. We present a case of diphenhydramine intoxication from combined oral/percutaneous medication. Overzealous application of a commercially available topical diphenhydramine preparation resulted in hallucinations and other side effects in a five-year-old child with varicella.
authors: Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
authors: G A
authors: GA
authors: Woodward
authors: R N
authors: RN
authors: Baldassano
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D002644:Chickenpox / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004155:Diphenhydramine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000506:poisoning*; D006212:Hallucinations / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000506:poisoning
chemical_list: D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D004155:Diphenhydramine