Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine); Antivertigo Agent, Antihistamine, Antiemetic; Liq: 12.5 mg/4 mL, 15.62 mg/5mL
Tab: 50 mg
Tab, chew: 50 mg; 2-5 yrs: 12.5-25 mg PO q6-8h prn (max 75 mg/day)
6-11 yrs: 25-50 mg PO q6-8h prn (max 150 mg/day)
>12 yrs: 50-100 mg PO q4-6h prn (max 400 mg/day)
Not recommended in patients <12 yrs due to high
incidence of extrapyramidal
side effects.