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Overdoses are common in America, and it can be done with many medications. Benadryl is a common antihistamine used to treat allergies, and it contains various common drugs such as acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine. However, although it is common and safe, it is possible to overdose. In the case of LT, he overdosed by taking eight tablets of Benadryl. According to Drugs.com, benadryl should not be taken as frequently as eight per day. After adding up the different components of Benadryl, it can be concluded that LT consumed, 4000 mg of acetaminophen, 200 mg of diphenhydramine, and 240 mg of pseudoephedrine. The acetaminophen is most likely the cause of the liver failure as this exceeds the recommended daily consumption

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