Dimenhydrinate is a medicine used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting in general, including pregnancy, on a doctor’s recommendation. In addition, it is also indicated for the prevention of nausea and nausea during travel and can be used to treat or prevent dizziness and dizziness in case of labyrinthitis.
Dimenhydrinate is marketed as Dramin, in the form of tablets, drinkable solution or capsules at 25 or 50 mg, and the tablets are indicated for adults and adolescents over 12 years, the drinkable solution for adults and children over 12 years. 2 years, 25 mg capsules and 50 mg capsules for adults and children over 6 years. This medicine should only be used on medical advice.
- Dimenhydrinate is indicated for the prevention and treatment of symptoms of nausea.
- Dizziness and vomiting.
- Including vomiting and nausea during pregnancy.
- Only at the doctor’s recommendation.
In addition, it is also indicated in the pre and postoperative and after radiation therapy, in the prevention and treatment of dizziness, nausea and vomiting caused by movements during the trip, and for the prevention and treatment of labyrinthitis and dizziness.
The way dimenhydrinate is used varies depending on the way the remedy is presented:
Pills
Oral Solution
Soft gelatin capsules
In case of travel, dimenhydrinate should be administered at least half an hour in advance and the doctor should adjust the dose in case of hepatic impairment.
What are the main side effects of dimenhydrinate? include sedation, drowsiness, headache, dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, dizziness, insomnia and irritability.
Dimenhydrinate is contraindicated in patients allergic to the components of the formula and who suffer from porphyria. In addition, dimenhydrinate tablets are contraindicated for children under 12 years of age, the drinking solution is contraindicated for children under 2 years and capsules for children under 6 years.
In addition, the use of dimenhydrinate in combination with tranquilizers and sedatives, or at the same time as alcohol consumption, is contraindicated.