Peppermint oil is an oil made from the peppermint plant. Peppermint oil overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

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Peppermint oil is used as a flavoring agent in various products. It is also used:

• As a germ-killing (antiseptic) product
• As a numbing (anesthetic) product
• In herbal medicine to relieve spasms

Note: This list may not include all uses of peppermint oil.

• Heart and blood
  • Slow heartbeat
• Lungs
  • Shallow breathing
  • Slow breathing
  • Rapid breathing
• Gastrointestinal
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
• Kidneys and bladder
  • Blood in urine
  • No urine production
• Nervous system
  • Convulsions
  • Depression
  • Dizziness
  • Twitching
  • Unconsciousness
  • Uncoordinated movement
• Skin
  • Flushing