Benzydamine
Contents
Dosage & Duration
Subjective Effects
Effects vary widely by individual, dose, and context.
Physical
Cognitive
Visual
Distortions
Auditory
Reagent Testing
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Pharmacology
Caution
Use cautionThese combinations are not usually physically harmful, but may produce undesirable effects, such as physical discomfort or overstimulation. Extreme use may cause physical health issues. Synergistic effects may be unpredictable. Care should be taken when choosing to use this combination.
Tolerance
Harm Potential
Addiction & Dependence
Psychological
ModerateBenzydamine has been described as strongly reinforcing in animal studies and as producing sensitization patterns that overlap with misuse-prone drugs such as heroin and cocaine, suggesting notable abuse potential.
Toxicity
Overdose ingestion of large quantities (over 300 mg) can cause gastrointestinal symptoms including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and oesophageal irritation.
Severe allergic reactions including anaphylaxis have been reported, with symptoms including swelling of the throat and mouth, difficulty swallowing, speaking, and breathing, or wheezing.
Psychosis Risk
At overdose levels, benzydamine acts as a deliriant with hallucinations, agitation, anxiety, and irritability commonly reported. Recreational abuse for these delirant effects has been documented particularly among teenagers in Brazil, Poland, Romania, and Turkey.
History & Culture
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Legality
International
Reported to be legally obtainable in over-the-counter preparations across much of the world.
By Country
References
Source Pages
Further Reading
Automated synthesisInformation aggregated and synthesized using an autonomous workflow built by Josie Kins.
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