Dimenhydrinate Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Dimenhydrinate-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.
Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.
Explore Dimenhydrinate brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.
Generic Name : Dimenhydrinate Pronunciation : di-men-hy-dri-nate ICD Code : Y43.0 Therapeutic Classification : AntiemeticsBrand Names or Trade Names of Dimenhydrinate
India :
Gravol |
Dramamine (1 ml) |
Dramnate (30 ml) |
Transmine |
Dramnate (1 ml) |
Draminate |
Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup |
Dramamine |
Dramnate |
Dramamine (30 ml)
International :
Dramamine, Dramamine Chewable, TripTone
Why is Dimenhydrinate Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an antihistamine and anticholinergic agent, prescribed for nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It works by preventing problems with body balance.When should Dimenhydrinate not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in newborns and patients with hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Dimenhydrinate?
Motion Sickness- Adults - PO- 50 to 100 mg 30 min prior to travel, followed by 50 to 100 mg every 4 to 6 hours. Maximum: 400 mg/day.Children (6 to 12 y of age) - PO- 25 to 50 mg every 6 to 8 hours. Maximum: 150 mg/day.
How should Dimenhydrinate be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.What are the warnings and precautions for Dimenhydrinate?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung disease, sleep disorder, intestinal obstruction, difficulty in urinating, sugar, ulcers, prostate enlargement, increased eye pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, blood disorder, thyroid disease, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• Avoid alcohol consumption.
• Avoid becoming overheated; otherwise heatstroke may occur.
• Avoid exposure to sunlight.
• It should not be used in children less than 2 years old.
