Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Share on LinkedIn
Share by Email
Print
Dramamine Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Dimenhydrinate 50mg; scored tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine.
See Also
How Supplied
Tabs—12, 36, 100
Chewable—8, 24
Chewable—8, 24
Manufacturer
Dramamine Indications
Indications
Motion sickness prophylaxis.
Dramamine Dosage and Administration
Adult
50–100mg every 4–6 hours, starting ½–1 hour before travel; max 400mg/day.
Children
<2 years: not recommended. 2–6 years: 12.5–25mg; max 75mg/day. 6–11 yrs: 25–50mg; max 150mg/day. Both: starting ½–1 hour before travel; may repeat every 6–8 hours.
Dramamine Contraindications
Not Applicable
Dramamine Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Dramamine Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Asthma or chronic respiratory disease. Glaucoma. Arrhythmias. GI or urinary obstruction. Phenylketonuria (chewable tabs). Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Dramamine Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Dramamine Interactions
Interactions
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. May potentiate ototoxicity of antibiotics (esp. aminoglycosides).
Dramamine Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, sedation, anticholinergic effects, paradoxical excitement in children.
Dramamine Clinical Trials
See Literature
Dramamine Note
Not Applicable
Dramamine Patient Counseling
See Literature
Images
