Dimenhydrinate
Therapeutic Group
Anti-Emetic & Anti-NauseantsIndication Dosage
Dimenhydrinate is a medication commonly used to treat symptoms of motion sickness, such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. It is also sometimes used to treat vertigo and other balance disorders. Dimenhydrinate works by blocking histamine receptors in the brain, which helps to reduce the symptoms of motion sickness.
Vertigo, Nausea, Vomiting, Motion Sickness:
Oral:
- Adults: 50-100 Mg Two Or Three Times Daily.
- Children 1-6 Yrs: 12.5-25mg; 7-12 Yrs: 25-50 Mg; Two Or Three Times Daily.
By IV Or IM Inj:
- Adults: 50-100 Mg Every 4 Hr;
- Children Above 1 Yr: Im 1.25 Mg/kg 4 Times Daily, Max 300 Mg/day.
Content
- Inj 50mg: Per ml: Dimenhydrinate 50mg; 1 ml Solution In Amp.
- Liqd 12.5mg: Per 4 ml: Dimenhydrinate 12.5mg.
- Tab 50mg: Dimenhydrinate 50mg.
Pregnancy
Not Recommended.
Stability
- Antihistamine
Contra Indications
- Neonates and patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Dimenhydrinate or its components should not be treated with Dimenhydrinate.
Precautions
- Neonates and patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Dimenhydrinate or its components should not be treated with Dimenhydrinate.
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Tachycardia
- Palpitation
- Urticaria
- Dryness Of Mouth Nose And Throat
- Drowsiness
- Restlessness
- Excitation
- Nervousness Insomnia
- Euphoria
- Anorexia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Atirstipation
- Hypotension
- Blurred Vision
- Diplopia
- Vertigo Tinnitus
- Urinary Complications
- Auditory And Visual Hallucination
- Cholestatic Jaundice(rare).