Some teens and children are intentionally overdosing on the antihistamine, Benadryl, as part of a “challenge” on Tik Tok.
While the social media platform has pledged to remove videos publicizing it, local doctors and the Food and Drug Administration are warning parents about ways to recognize if your child is doing this.
We are aware of news reports of teenagers ending up in emergency rooms or dying after participating in the “Benadryl Challenge” encouraged in videos posted on the social media application TikTok.
BENADRYL® products and other diphenhydramine products should only be used as directed by the label.
The most common way people overdoseOne toxicologist said Benadryl is the most common over-the-counter drug to overdose on.