Dramamine

Purpose of Dramamine

Dramamine is an over-the-counter medication used to prevent and treat symptoms associated with motion sickness. Symptoms associated with motion sickness include:

  • nausea 
  • vomiting 
  • dizziness

Active Ingredients

dimenhydrinate 50 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Dramamine chewable tablet and regular tablet: anhydrous lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose

Dramamine Orange: anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, methacrylic acid copolymer, modified starch, sorbitol

 

Dramamine FDA Warning

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 breastfeeding, 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.
  • Take as directed by a doctor. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Pediatric Use

  • 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.

Children 6 to under 12 years:

  • Take 1/2 to 1 tablet every 6 to 8 hours.
  • Do not take more than 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.

Children 2 to under 6 years:

  • Take 1/2 tablet every 6 to 8 hours.
  • Do not take more than 1 1/2 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.

Other Information About Dramamine

Dramamine chewable tablet:

  • Caution for phenylketonurics: this medication contains phenylalanine (0.84 mg per tablet).
  • Store at room temperature 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.
  • Do not use if pouch is opened.

Dramamine regular tablet:

  • Store at room temperature 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.