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Driminate

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Avera McKennan Hospital
Label updated
2016-01-12
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DIMENHYDRINATE
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Dimenhydrinate 50 mg

Purpose

Antiemetic

Uses

for the prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, or dizziness associated with motion sickness

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
  • difficulty in urination due to an enlargement of the 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
  • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use. 

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of 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 one-half to one hour before starting activity
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 to 2 tablets every 4-6 hours; not to exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
  • children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1/2 to 1 tablet every 6-8 hours; not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
  • children 2 to under 6 years of age: 1/2 tablet every 6-8 hours; not to exceed 1 1/2 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor

Other information
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • protect from moisture
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica gel, stearic acid 

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