Dimenhydrinate Benefits & Uses

Dimenhydrinate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Nausea and Vomiting (Read More - Home remedies for nausea and vomiting)
Dizziness

Dimenhydrinate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Motion Sickness Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Take as needed
Geriatric	Disease: Motion Sickness Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Take as needed,
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Motion Sickness Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Take as needed,
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Motion Sickness Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose for age 2 to 5 years old only

Dimenhydrinate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dimenhydrinate is used -

Mild

Drowsiness
Dizziness
Headache
Dry Mouth
Nausea or vomiting
Fatigue

Dimenhydrinate Related Warnings

Is the use of Dimenhydrinate safe for pregnant women?

Dimenhydrinate is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Dimenhydrinate safe during breastfeeding?

Dimenhydrinate can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dimenhydrinate on the Kidneys?

Dimenhydrinate has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dimenhydrinate on the Liver?

Dimenhydrinate is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Dimenhydrinate on the Heart?

Dimenhydrinate may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dimenhydrinate with Other Drugs

Dimenhydrinate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Topiramate

Zonisamide

Moderate

Chlorpheniramine

Dimenhydrinate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dimenhydrinate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Cancer
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Allergy
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Dimenhydrinate

Is this Dimenhydrinate habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Dimenhydrinate.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Dimenhydrinate. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Dimenhydrinate only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Dimenhydrinate in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Dimenhydrinate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dimenhydrinate

You can take Dimenhydrinate with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dimenhydrinate

Consumption of alcohol and Dimenhydrinate together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 663

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