Open AccessSerotonin syndrome after an overdose of over‐the‐counter medicine containing dextromethorphan
Author(s) -
Omoto Nina,
Kanzawa Yohei,
Ishimaru Naoto,
Kinami Saori
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of general and family medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2189-7948
DOI - 10.1002/jgf2.469
Subject(s) - dextromethorphan , medicine , serotonin syndrome , over the counter , drug overdose , drug , intensive care medicine , anesthesia , serotonin , pharmacology , poison control , emergency medicine , medical prescription , receptor , serotonergic
Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life‐threatening adverse reaction from therapeutic drug use, intentional self‐poisoning, or inadvertent interactions between drugs. We report a case of the serotonin syndrome after an overdose of a commonly available over‐the‐counter cough medicine, Shin CONTAC sekidome daburu jizokusei . Over‐the‐counter drugs containing dextromethorphan may, in rare cases, cause health problems requiring hospitalization or worse. An appropriate explanation from the pharmacist at the time of purchase, although not mandatory, is recommended.