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Active ingredient

Dimenhydrinate 50 mg

Purpose

Antiemetic

Use

for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness:
  • nausea 
  • vomiting 
  • dizziness

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 
  • 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 
  • be careful 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. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions


  • to prevent motion sickness, the first dose should be taken ½ to 1 hour before starting activity 
  • to prevent or treat motion sickness, see below:
  • adults and children 12 years and over 
  • take 1 to 2 tablets every 4-6 hours 
  • do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
  • children 6 to under 12 years give ½ to 1 tablet every 6-8 hours 
  • do not give more than 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
  • children 2 to under 6 years 
  • give ½ tablet every 6-8 hours 
  • do not give more than 1-1/2 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor

Other information


store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
do not use if carton is opened or if blister unit is broken or torn
see side panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose
Reviewed by:
Review Date:
Joseph V. Madia, MD
Friday, June 17, 2011

Source: FDA