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 Related Warnings

Is the use of Dimenhydrinate safe for pregnant women?

Dimenhydrinate is safe for pregnant women.

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

Mild
What is the effect of Dimenhydrinate on the Heart?

Side effects of Dimenhydrinate rarely affect 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?

Dimenhydrinate does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Dimenhydrinate, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Dimenhydrinate can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Dimenhydrinate only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Dimenhydrinate for mental disorders.

No

Dimenhydrinate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dimenhydrinate

Taking Dimenhydrinate with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dimenhydrinate

Taking Dimenhydrinate with alcohol can have severely harmful 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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