Description

DIMENHYDRINATE belongs to the class of medications called ‘antihistamines’ used to prevent and treat nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick), and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Besides this, it also used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with radiation sickness, surgery, drug-induced, Meniere disease (feelings of spinning and inner ear problems). Motion sickness is an illness caused by motion during travel characterized by nausea and vomiting.

 

DIMENHYDRINATE contains ‘Dimenhydrinate’, which acts as an antihistamine and anticholinergic. It blocks the muscarinic cholinergic receptor (M1) in the brain, thereby producing a calming and anti-nausea effect. It is also used to treat symptoms of other motion and balance problems, such as feelings of spinning and inner ear problems (Meniere’s disease).

 

DIMENHYDRINATE may cause side effects like dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, tiredness, disorientation, tinnitus, dry mouth, palpitation, and low blood pressure (hypotension). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, seek medical attention immediately if these side effects persist or worsen.

 

Notify your doctor if you have breathing problems (asthma, emphysema), high pressure in the eye (glaucoma), seizures (fits), liver, kidney, heart problems, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or sleep apnea (sleeping disorder). Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. DIMENHYDRINATE should not be given to children below 2 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established. DIMENHYDRINATE may cause dizziness, so drive or operate heavy machinery only if you are alert. 

Uses of DIMENHYDRINATE

Motion sickness

Medicinal Benefits

DIMENHYDRINATE contains ‘Dimenhydrinate’, which belongs to the class of ‘antihistamine’. DIMENHYDRINATE also has anticholinergic properties. It works by blocking the muscarinic cholinergic receptor (M1) in the brain, thereby, preventing nausea and vomiting. DIMENHYDRINATE used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with conditions like travel or motion sickness, radiation sickness, postoperative, drug-induced, Meniere disease (feeling of spinning and inner ear problems) in adults.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet/capsule. Chewable tablet: Chew the tablet completely and swallow. Do not swallow it as a whole. Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Shake the pack well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using a measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of DIMENHYDRINATE

• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Tiredness