Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) Drug Information - Guideline Central

Dramamine (Dimenhydrinate) tablet, chewable

Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.
Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.
Dramamine
Dimenhydrinate
ASPARTAME
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
ALUMINUM OXIDE
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
MALTODEXTRIN
METHACRYLIC ACID - METHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER (1:1)
STARCH, CORN
SORBITOL
DIMENHYDRINATE
CHLORTHEOPHYLLINE
DRA
Dramamine, TRAVEL BASIX
Dimenhydrinate
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
ASPARTAME
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
ALUMINUM OXIDE
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
MALTODEXTRIN
METHACRYLIC ACID - METHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER (1:1)
STARCH, CORN
SORBITOL
DIMENHYDRINATE
CHLORTHEOPHYLLINE
DRA

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Dimenhydrinate 50 mg

Purpose

Antiemetic

Use

for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness:

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • dizziness

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
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged 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
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental 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 1/2 to 1 hour before starting activity
  • to prevent or treat motion sickness, see below:
adults and children 12 years and over
  • take 1 to 2 chewable tablets every 4-6 hours
  • do not take more than 8 chewable tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
children 6 to under 12 years
  • give ½ to 1 chewable tablet every 6-8 hours
  • do not give more than 3 chewable tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
children 2 to under 6 years
  • give ½ chewable tablet every 6-8 hours
  • do not give more than 1-½ chewable tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor

Other information

  • Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 0.84 mg per tablet
  • store at room temperature 68°-77°F (20°-25°C)
  • do not use if packet is torn
  • see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, FD&C yellow 6 aluminum lake, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, methacrylic acid copolymer, modified starch, sorbitol

Questions?

1-800-382-7219

Repackaged and distributed by:
Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc., 1201 Continental Place NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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