Content
Dimenhydrinate is a medicine used to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting in general, including pregnancy, if recommended by the doctor. In addition, it is also indicated for the prevention of nausea and nausea during the trip and can be used to treat or prevent dizziness and vertigo in the case of labyrinthitis.
Dimenhydrinate is marketed under the name Dramin, in the form of tablets, oral solution or gelatin capsules of 25 or 50 mg, and the tablets are indicated for adults and adolescents over 12 years, the oral solution for adults and children over 2 years, 25 mg gelatin capsules and 50 mg capsules for adults and children over 6 years old. This medicine should only be used on medical advice.
What is it for
Dimenhydrinate is indicated for the prevention and treatment of symptoms of nausea, dizziness and vomiting, including vomiting and nausea during pregnancy, only if recommended by the doctor.
In addition, it is also indicated for pre and post-operative and after treatment with radiotherapy, in the prevention and treatment of dizziness, nausea and vomiting caused by movements during travel, and for the prevention and treatment of labyrinthitis and vertigo.
How to use
The mode of use of dimenhydrinate varies according to the form of presentation of the remedy:
Pills
- Adults and adolescents over 12 years: 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, before or during meals, up to a maximum dose of 400 mg or 4 tablets per day.
Oral solution
- Children between 2 and 6 years: 5 to 10 ml of solution every 6 to 8 hours, not exceeding 30 ml per day;
- Children between 6 and 12 years old: 10 to 20 ml of solution every 6 to 8 hours, not exceeding 60 ml per day;
- Adults and adolescents over 12 years: 20 to 40 ml of solution every 4 to 6 hours, not exceeding 160 ml per day.
Soft gelatin capsules
- Children between 6 and 12 years old: 1 to 2 capsules of 25 mg or 1 capsule of 50 mg every 6 to 8 hours, not exceeding 150 mg per day;
- Adults and adolescents over 12 years: 1 to 2 50 mg capsules every 4 to 6 hours, not exceeding 400 mg or 8 capsules per day.
In case of travel, dimenhydrinate must be administered at least half an hour in advance and the dose must be adjusted by the doctor in case of liver failure.
Side effects and contraindications
The main side effects of dimenhydrinate include sedation, drowsiness, headaches, dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, dizziness, insomnia and irritability.
Dimenhydrinate is contraindicated in patients with allergies to the components of the formula and with porphyria. In addition, dimenhydrinate tablets are contraindicated for children under 12 years old, the oral solution is contraindicated for children under 2 years old and gelatin capsules for children under 6 years old.
In addition, the use of dimenhydrinate in combination with tranquilizers and sedatives, or simultaneously with alcohol intake, is contraindicated.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team