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Dimenhydrinate is for use in adults and children at least 2 years old to treat or prevent nausea , vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness .
Dimenhydrinate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Dimenhydrinate is for use in adults and children at least 2 years old to treat or prevent nausea , vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness .
Dimenhydrinate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use dimenhydrinate if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if dimenhydrinate is safe to use if you have or have ever had:
an enlarged prostate or urination problems; breathing problems such as emphysema , or chronic bronchitis ; glaucoma ; or if you recently used alcohol, sedatives, or tranquilizers.
The chewable tablet of dimenhydrinate may contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor before taking if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Dimenhydrinate may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
severe drowsiness ; wheezing , trouble breathing, severe or worsening cough ; blurred vision, eye pain or redness, seeing halos around lights; or painful or difficult urination.
Less serious side effects may be more likely, or you may have none at all.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow all directions on the label and package. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
High Risk Groups
Follow all directions on the label and package. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
Adult Dosage
50 to 100 mg (75 (75)) 6 hourly PO,IV,IM —
Scraped Dose — Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine in larger amounts or more often than directed.
For best results, take dimenhydrinate 30 to 60 minutes before traveling or before any activity that may trigger motion sickness.
You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Child Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
12.5 to 125 mg/kg (69 (68.75)) 6 hourly Oral — To maximum of 75mg daily.(2-up to 6 year) and 6 to 8 hourly
25 to 50 mg (38 (37.5)) As recommended. To maximum of 15 mg daily. ( 6 to 12 years) —
Neonatal Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Drug Interactions
Using dimenhydrinate with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, sedative, tranquilizer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures .
Other drugs may affect dimenhydrinate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Storage
Liq Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight. Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
