Dimenhydrinate
DIMENHYDRINATE
Indications and usage Uses for the prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, or dizziness associated with motion sickness Dosage and 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 of age and over: 1 to 2 tablets every 4-6 hours; not to exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor ■ children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1/2 to 1 tablet every 6-8 hours; not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor ■ children 2 to under 6 years of age: 1/2 tablet every 6-8 hours; not to exceed 1 1/2 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor Warnings and cautions Do not give to children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ glaucoma ■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis ■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product ■ marked drowsiness may occur ■ avoid alcoholic drinks ■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ■ use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
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Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses for the prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, or dizziness associated with motion sickness Dosage and 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 of age and over: 1 to 2 tablets every 4-6 hours; not to exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor ■ children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1/2 to 1 tablet every 6-8 hours; not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor ■ children 2 to under 6 years of age: 1/2 tablet every 6-8 hours; not to exceed 1 1/2 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor Warnings and cautions Do not give to children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ glaucoma ■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis ■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product ■ marked drowsiness may occur ■ avoid alcoholic drinks ■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ■ use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Monitoring
- • Do not give to children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ glaucoma ■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis ■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product ■ marked drowsiness may occur ■ avoid alcoholic drinks ■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ■ use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.