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|genericName=Dimenhydrinate
|genericName=Dimenhydrinate
|aOrAn=an
|aOrAn=an
|drugClass=antiemetic
|drugClass=[[antiemetic]]
|indicationType=treatment
|indicationType=treatment
|indication=these symptoms associated with motion sickness:
|indication=these symptoms associated with [[motion sickness]]:
:*nausea
:*[[nausea]].
:*vomiting
:*[[vomiting]].
:*dizziness
:*[[dizziness]].
|adverseReactions=[[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[xerostomia]] and [[sedation]].
|adverseReactions=[[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[xerostomia]] and [[sedation]].
|blackBoxWarningTitle=<b><span style="color:#FF0000;">TITLE</span></b>
|blackBoxWarningTitle=<b><span style="color:#FF0000;">TITLE</span></b>
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===Dosage===
===Dosage===
 
*To prevent [[motion sickness], the first dose should be taken 1/2 to 1 hour before starting activity.
*To prevent or treat [[motion sickness]], use the following dosing.
[[File:DIMENHYDRINATE1.png|thumb|none|400px|This image is provided by the National Library of Medicine.]]
[[File:DIMENHYDRINATE1.png|thumb|none|400px|This image is provided by the National Library of Medicine.]]
|offLabelAdultGuideSupport=There is limited information regarding <i>Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use</i> of Dimenhydrinate in adult patients.
|offLabelAdultGuideSupport=*There is limited information regarding <i>Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use</i> of Dimenhydrinate in adult patients.
|offLabelAdultNoGuideSupport=There is limited information regarding <i>Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use</i> of Dimenhydrinate in adult patients.
|offLabelAdultNoGuideSupport=*There is limited information regarding <i>Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use</i> of Dimenhydrinate in adult patients.
|fdaLIADPed====Indications===
|fdaLIADPed====Indications===
*Uses for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness:
*Uses for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with [[motion sickness]]:
::*nausea
::*nausea
::*vomiting
::*vomiting
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:*Difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland.
:*Difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland.
|clinicalTrials=====WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT====
|clinicalTrials=====WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT====
marked drowsiness may occur
*Marked drowsiness may occur.
alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
*Alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness.
avoid alcoholic drinks
*Avoid alcoholic drinks.
be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
*Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery*
|postmarketing=*There is limited information regarding <i>postmarketing experience</i>.
|drugInteractions=====ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST====
*Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
|useInPregnancyFDA=*If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
|useInNursing=*If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
|storage=*Store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
|packLabel=[[File:Dimenhydrinate2.jpeg|thumb|none|400px|This image is provided by the National Library of Medicine.]][[File:Dimenhydrinate3.png|thumb|none|400px|This image is provided by the National Library of Medicine.]]
|packLabel=[[File:Dimenhydrinate2.jpeg|thumb|none|400px|This image is provided by the National Library of Medicine.]][[File:Dimenhydrinate3.png|thumb|none|400px|This image is provided by the National Library of Medicine.]]
|alcohol=Alcohol-Dimenhydrinate interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
|alcohol=*Avoid alcoholic drinks.
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Revision as of 17:53, 20 April 2015

{{DrugProjectFormSinglePage |authorTag=Turky Alkathery, M.D. [1] |OTC=Yes |genericName=Dimenhydrinate |aOrAn=an |drugClass=antiemetic |indicationType=treatment |indication=these symptoms associated with motion sickness:

|adverseReactions=nausea, vomiting, xerostomia and sedation. |blackBoxWarningTitle=TITLE |blackBoxWarningBody=Condition Name: (Content) |fdaLIADAdult====Indications===

  • Uses for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness:
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • dizziness

Dosage

  • To prevent [[motion sickness], the first dose should be taken 1/2 to 1 hour before starting activity.
  • To prevent or treat motion sickness, use the following dosing.
This image is provided by the National Library of Medicine.

|offLabelAdultGuideSupport=*There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Dimenhydrinate in adult patients. |offLabelAdultNoGuideSupport=*There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Dimenhydrinate in adult patients. |fdaLIADPed====Indications===

  • Uses for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness:
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • dizziness
  • Do not use in children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor

Dosage

This image is provided by the National Library of Medicine.

|offLabelPedGuideSupport=There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Dimenhydrinate in pediatric patients. |offLabelPedNoGuideSupport=There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Dimenhydrinate in pediatric patients. |contraindications=*None |warnings=*None.

Precautions

ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE

  • A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
  • Glaucoma.
  • Difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland.

|clinicalTrials=====WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT====

  • Marked drowsiness may occur.
  • Alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness.
  • Avoid alcoholic drinks.
  • Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery*

|postmarketing=*There is limited information regarding postmarketing experience. |drugInteractions=====ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST====

  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

|useInPregnancyFDA=*If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. |useInNursing=*If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. |storage=*Store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)

|packLabel=

This image is provided by the National Library of Medicine.
This image is provided by the National Library of Medicine.

|alcohol=*Avoid alcoholic drinks. |brandNames=* ®[1] |lookAlike=* dimenhyDRINATE - diphenhydrAMINE[2] }}

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