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Dimenhydrinate

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Carilion Materials Management
Label updated
2012-12-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIMENHYDRINATE
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Dimenhydrinate 50 mg

Purpose

Antiemetic

효능·용도

for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness: Uses

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • dizziness
Label information

in children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor Do not use

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
Label information

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

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
Label information

ask a health professional before use. If pregnant or breast-feeding,

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222).

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, use the following dosing

adults and children 12 years and over 

1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours; not more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor 

children 6 years to under 12 years 

1/2-1 tablet every 6-8 hours; not more than 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor 

children 2 years to under 6 years 

1/4-1/2 tablet every 6-8 hours; not more than 1 1/2 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor 

Other information

store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)

You may report serious side effects to: . 130 Vintage Drive, Huntsville, AL 35811

Inactive ingredients

colloidal silicone dioxide, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

Label information

Made in the for Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Huntsville, AL 35811 USA

Rev. 8/09 R4 8080234 0111

Dimenhydrinate

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 637179aa-13ca-4116-a15f-c170b1eded4c · Version 2
NDC: 68151-1712