DIMENHYDRINATE

(dye men HYE dri nate) Brand: Dramamine, Driminate

What is the most significant information I must know about dimenhydrinate?

• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing another hazardous activities. Dimenhydrinate may reason dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities.

• Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may magnify drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking dimenhydrinate.

What is dimenhydrinate?

• Dimenhydrinate is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and vertigo associated with motion sickness.

• Dimenhydrinate may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.

Who must not take dimenhydrinate?

• Till taking this medicine, speak your doctor if you have

· kidney or liver disease,

· an enlarged prostate,

· difficulty urinating,

· bladder problems,

· glaucoma,

· asthma, or

· an irregular heartbeat or any another type of heart disease.

• You may not be able to take dimenhydrinate, or you may require a lower doze or particular monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

• Dimenhydrinate is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn child. Do not take dimenhydrinate without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

• Dimenhydrinate passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing child. Do not take dimenhydrinate without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

• Dimenhydrinate is not recommended for use by children younger than 2 years of age, except under the direction of a doctor.

How must I take dimenhydrinate?

• Take dimenhydrinate exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

• Take every doze with a full glass of water.

• To ensure that you get a correct doze, measure the liquid form of dimenhydrinate with a particular dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular tablespoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.

• Dimenhydrinate is generally taken each 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 400 mg of this medicine in one day.

• Store dimenhydrinate at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your following doze, skip the missed doze and take only your following regularly scheduled doze. Do not take a double doze of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention.

• Symptoms of a dimenhydrinate overdose include drowsiness, seizures or convulsions, difficulty breathing, and death.

What must I avoid while taking dimenhydrinate?

• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing another hazardous activities. Dimenhydrinate may reason dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities.

• Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may magnify drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking dimenhydrinate.

What are the possible side effects of dimenhydrinate?

• Stop taking dimenhydrinate and search abnormal medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or person; or hives).

• Another, smaller serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take dimenhydrinate and conversation to your doctor if you experience

· drowsiness or dizziness;

· restlessness, excitation, nervousness, or insomnia;

· blurred or double vision;

· dry mouth, nose, or throat;

· decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;

· difficulty urinating; or

· an irregular or quick heartbeat.

• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect dimenhydrinate?

• Dimenhydrinate may magnify the effects of another drugs that reason drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Speak your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medication unless your doctor approves.

• Drugs another than those listed here may also interact with dimenhydrinate. Conversation to your doctor and pharmacist till taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has more information about dimenhydrinate written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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