Drug Reference
Dimenhydrinate
Aminoalkyl ethers
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Aminoalkyl ethers
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
AirmitDramamineDriminateGravolTripToneWal-Dram
Available as
25 MG · Chewable Tablet25 MG · Oral Tablet50 MG · Oral Tablet15 MG · Chewable Tablet50 MG · Oral Capsule50 MG · Chewable Tablet50 MG/ML · Injectable Solution3 MG/ML · Oral Solution
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness: nausea vomiting dizziness
How to use / dosing
Directions to prevent motion sickness, the first dose should be taken one-half to one hour before starting activity adults and children 12 years and over 1 to 2 tablets every 4-6 hours; do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor children 6 to under 12 years 1/2 to 1 tablet every 6-8 hours; do not exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor children 2 to under 6 years 1/2 tablet every 6-8 hours; do not exceed 1&1/2 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…a motor vehicle or operating machinery avoid alcoholic beverages If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…or operating machinery avoid alcoholic beverages If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholCaution
…When using this product marked drowsiness may occur alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery avoid alcoholic beverages If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health…
DrivingCaution
…and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery avoid alcoholic beverages If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.…
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
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 difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product marked drowsiness may occur alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery avoid alcoholic beverages If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- MOTION SICKNESS RELIEF (DIMENHYDRINATE) TABLET [L.N.K. INTERNATIONAL, INC.]
- MOTION SICKNESS RELIEF (DIMENHYDRINATE) TABLET [WAL-MART STORES INC]
- MOTION SICKNESS RELIEF (DIMENHYDRINATE) TABLET [TOPCO ASSOCIATES, LLC]
- MOTION SICKNESS (DIMENHYDRINATE) TABLET [GEISS, DESTIN & DUNN INC.]
- DIMENHYDRINATE TABLET [CVS PHARMACY, INC.]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.