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Dimenhydrinate

OTC Oral RxCUI 198603
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Dimenhydrinate
Route
Oral
Label date
2026-06-12

Indications and usage

Uses for the prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, or dizziness associated with motion sickness

Purpose

Antiemetic

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 of age and over: 1 to 2 tablets every 4-6 hours; not to exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
  • children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1/2 to 1 tablet every 6-8 hours; not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
  • children 2 to under 6 years of age: 1/2 tablet every 6-8 hours; not to exceed 1 1/2 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor

Warnings

Do not use for children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have glaucoma a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis difficulty in urination due to an 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 drinks 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Do not use

for children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if

Ask a doctor before use if you have glaucoma a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis difficulty in urination due to an enlargement of the prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

this product marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Overdosage

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each tablet) Dimenhydrinate 50 mg

Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose

Keep out of reach of children

of children.