Dramin B6 is a medicine used to prevent and treat symptoms of nausea, dizziness and vomiting, especially in cases of nausea during pregnancy, in the pre and postoperative and in radiation therapy, for example.In addition, it can also be used to avoid dizziness when traveling by plane, boat or car.
This medicine contains dimenhydrinate and pyridoxine chloride (vitamin B6) and can be purchased from pharmacies in the form of drops or pills, for a price of about 16 reais.
Dramin may be indicated to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting in the following situations:
In addition, it can also be used to prevent and control dizzying disorders and labyrinthitis.
Yes, one of the most common side effects is drowsiness, so it is very likely that the person will feel drowsy for a few hours after taking the medication.
This medicine should be given immediately before or during meals and swallowed with water.If the person intends to travel, they should take the medicine at least half an hour before the trip.
The tablets are indicated for children over 12 years and adults, and the recommended dose is 1 tablet every 4 hours, avoiding exceeding 400 mg per day.
The solution for drinking drop by drop can be used in children over 2 years and in adults and the recommended dose is 1.25 mg per kg body weight, as shown in the table:
In people with hepatic impairment, the dose should be reduced
Dramin B6 should not be used in people with hypersensitivity to formula components and in people with porphyria.
In addition, the tablets should not be used in children under 12 years of age and the drinkable solution in drops should not be used in children under 2 years of age.
Some of the most common side effects that can occur during treatment with Dramin B6 are drowsiness, sedation and headaches, so avoid driving or using machinery while you have these symptoms.