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Dimenhydrinate
Uses

Dimenhydrinate is used in the treatment of allergic disorders, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness.

How it works

Dimenhydrinate is known as an antihistamine. Dimenhydrinate reduces the effects of the natural chemical histamine in the body, histamine is responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching and other allergic reactions. .

Common side effects

Some of the potential side effects of dimenhydrinate may include the following symptoms;

Feeling sleepy

introduction

Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine and anticholinergic. It is usually indicated to prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.

Use

Dimenhydrinate is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It is indicated for adults and children over 2 years of age. Motion sickness is a condition in which the movement you feel in your inner ear is different from what you see. This condition usually occurs during travel in a car, bus, plane, etc. It leads to an uncomfortable condition characterized by dizziness and sweating followed by nausea and vomiting. This medication is also sometimes used to treat Meniere’s disease (an inner ear condition characterized by dizziness and loss of balance associated with ringing in the ears and hearing loss) and other inner ear problems. Do not use this medication in children younger than two years of age unless directed by your doctor.

Dosage and administration

The drug comes in the form of a tablet that should be taken orally with or without food. It is available in a concentration of 50 mg. The route of administration is oral. The drug is also available in chewable tablets, which should be chewed before swallowing. Strictly follow the instructions provided by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed dose. The recommended dose for an adult is one tablet to be taken 30 minutes before the start of the trip. You can take subsequent doses every 4-6 hours. For children under 12 years of age, the dose can be administered as prescribed by your doctor.