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Caffeine overdose

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Caffeine overdose

Definition:

This is poisoning from ingestion of caffeine.

Poisonous Ingredient:

• caffeine

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Where Found:

• coffee
• tea
• hot chocolate
• chocolate
• some soft drinks (such as Pepsi, Coke, Mountain Dew)
• NoDoz
• Tirend
• Quick Pep
• Vivarin
• Caffedrine
• Coffee Break Caplets
• Durvitan
• Pro-Plus

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