SALT COMPOSITION-

Dimenhydrinate 

STORAGE CONDITIONS-

To be stored at room temperature 

OVERVIEW-

Dimenhydrinate comes as a pill and chewable tablet to take by mouth with or without food. To avoid motion sickness, the first dose should be taken 30 minutes to 1 hour before you travel or begin motion activity. Adults and children older than age 12 may usually take dimenhydrinate every 4 to 6 hours as needed to avoid or treat motion sickness. Children under age 12 may usually be given dimenhydrinate every 6 to 8 hours as needed to prevent or treat motion sickness. Follow the advice on the package carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take dimenhydrinate exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than suggested by the package label.

Do not give dimenhydrinate to children younger than 2 years of age unless your doctor has told you to do so.

USES-

Dimenhydrinate is used to avoid and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Dimenhydrinate is in a class of medicines called antihistamines. It works by avoiding problems with body balance.

BENEFITS-

 Dimenhydrinate is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Dimenhydrinate is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by preventing problems with body balance. 

SIDE EFFECTS-

• drowsiness

• excitement or energy (especially in children)

• headache

• new or worsening dizziness

• muddled vision

• ringing in the ears

• dry mouth, nose, or throat

• problems with teamwork

• fainting

• dizziness

• nausea

DIRECTION FOR USE-

to avoid motion sickness, the first dose should be taken 30 minutes to 1 hour before you travel or begin motion activity.

HOW IT WORKS-

Dimenhydrinate is an antihistaminic drug. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic responses.