Dramamine
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Dimenhydrinate 50 mg
Purpose
Antiemetic
Use
for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness: • nausea • vomiting • dizziness
Warnings
Do not use
for children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • glaucoma • trouble urinating due to an enlarged 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 • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a doctor before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
to prevent motion sickness, the first dose should be taken 1/2 to 1 hour before starting activity to prevent or treat motion sickness:
| adults and children 12 years and over | • take 1 to 2 chewable tablets every 4-6 hours • do not take more than 8 chewable tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor |
| children 6 to under 12 years | • give 1/2 to 1 chewable tablet every 6-8 hours• do not give more than 3 chewable tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor |
| children 2 to under 6 years | • give 1/2 chewable tablet every 6-8 hours• do not give more than 1-1/2 chewable tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor |
Other information
• Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 0.84 mg per tablet • store at room temperature 20º-25ºC (68º- 77ºF) • do not use if pouch is opened • see pouch for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, FD&C yellow 6 aluminum lake, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, methacrylic acid copolymer, modified starch, sorbitol