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Dimenhydrinate

Over-the-Counter

Brand names: Motion Sickness Relief

Dosage Form
Tablet
Route
ORAL

About This Medication

Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.

Active Ingredients

Ingredient Strength
Dimenhydrinate -

Indications & Usage

Uses for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness: nausea vomiting dizziness

Dosage & Administration

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 tablet every 6-8 hours; do not exceed 1&1/2 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor

Warnings & Precautions

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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