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Motion Sickness Relief

DIMENHYDRINATE

Standard Dose
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
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness: nausea vomiting dizziness
Summary

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

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness: nausea vomiting dizziness 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 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 and cautions 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 avoid alcoholic beverages 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 right away.

Monitoring

  • 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 avoid alcoholic beverages 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.