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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Do not use in children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- glaucoma
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- 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
- 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 health professional before use,
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Uses
For prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- diziness
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Dimenhydrinate Manufacturers
- Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Dimenhydrinate | Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
to prevent motion sickness, the first dose should be taken ½ to 1 hour before starting activity to prevent or treat motion sickness, use the following dosing Adults and children 12 years and over 1-2 tablets every 6-8 hours; not more than 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor Children 6 years to under 12 years ½-1 tablet every 6 – 8 hours, not more than 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor Children 2 years to under 6 years ¼- ½ tablet every 6-8 hours, not more than 11/2 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor - Contract Pharmacal Corp
- App Pharmaceuticals, Llc
Dimenhydrinate | App Pharmaceuticals, Llc
Dimenhydrinate in the injectable form is indicated when the oral form is impractical.
AdultsNausea or vomiting may be expected to be controlled for approximately 4 hours with 50 mg, and prevented by a similar dose every 4 hours. Its administration may be attended by some degree of drowsiness in some patients, and 100 mg every 4 hours may be given in conditions in which drowsiness is not objectionable or is even desirable.
For intramuscular administration, each milliliter (50 mg) of solution is injected as needed, but for intravenous administration, each milliliter (50 mg) of solution must be diluted in 10 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP and injected over a period of 2 minutes.
PediatricFor intramuscular administration, 1.25 mg/kg of body weight or 37.5 mg/m2 of body surface area is administered four times daily. The maximum dose should not exceed 300 mg daily (see CONTRAINDICATIONS).
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.
AdultsNausea or vomiting may be expected to be controlled for approximately 4 hours with 50 mg, and prevented by a similar dose every 4 hours. Its administration may be attended by some degree of drowsiness in some patients, and 100 mg every 4 hours may be given in conditions in which drowsiness is not objectionable or is even desirable.
For intramuscular administration, each milliliter (50 mg) of solution is injected as needed, but for intravenous administration, each milliliter (50 mg) of solution must be diluted in 10 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP and injected over a period of 2 minutes.
PediatricFor intramuscular administration, 1.25 mg/kg of body weight or 37.5 mg/m2 of body surface area is administered four times daily. The maximum dose should not exceed 300 mg daily (see CONTRAINDICATIONS).
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.
- Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Dimenhydrinate | Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
to prevent motion sickness, the first dose should be taken 1/2 to 1 hour before starting activity to prevent or treat motion sickness, use the following dosingadults and children
12 years and over1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours; not more than
8 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctorchildren 6 years to
under 12 years1/2-1 tablet every 6-8 hours; not more than
3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctorchildren 2 years to
under 6 years1/4-1/2 tablet every 6-8 hours; not more than
1 1/2 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor - Time Cap Labs, Inc
Dimenhydrinate | Time Cap Labs, Inc
irections:
To prevent motion sickness, the first dose should be taken one-half to one hour before starting activity.
Adults and children 12 years of age and over - 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
Children 6 to under 12 years of age 1/2 to 1 tablet every 6 to 8 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
Children 2 to under 6 years of age - 1/4 to 1/2 tablet every 6 to 8 hours,not to exceed 1 1/2 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor - A-s Medication Solutions Llc
Dimenhydrinate | A-s Medication Solutions Llc
to prevent motion sickness, the first dose should be taken 1/2 to 1 hour before starting activity to prevent or treat motion sickness, use the following dosingadults and children
12 years and over1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours; not more than
8 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctorchildren 6 years to
under 12 years1/2-1 tablet every 6-8 hours; not more than
3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctorchildren 2 years to
under 6 years1/4-1/2 tablet every 6-8 hours; not more than
1 1/2 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor - Carilion Materials Management
Dimenhydrinate | Carilion Materials Management
to prevent motion sickness, the first dose should be taken 1/2 to 1 hour before starting activity to prevent or treat motion sickness, use the following dosingadults and children 12 years and over
1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours; not more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
children 6 years to under 12 years
1/2-1 tablet every 6-8 hours; not more than 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
children 2 years to under 6 years
1/4-1/2 tablet every 6-8 hours; not more than 1 1/2 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
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