Dimenhydrinate
Over-the-CounterBrand names: Motion Sickness Relief
About This Medication
Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Dimenhydrinate | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Do not use for children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product marked drowsiness may occur alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery avoid alcoholic beverages If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness: nausea vomiting dizziness
Directions to prevent motion sickness, the first dose should be taken one-half to one hour before starting activity adults and children 12 years and over 1 to 2 tablets every 4-6 hours; do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor children 6 to under 12 years 1/2 to 1 tablet every 6-8 hours; do not exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor children 2 to under 6 years 1/2 …
Warnings Do not use for children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product marked drowsiness may occur alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness use caution when driving a motor vehicle …
Dimenhydrinate is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Dimenhydrinate drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Dimenhydrinate label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 198603 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Dimenhydrinate (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS