Description
DIMENHYDRINATE is an antihisthamine like substance derived from theophyline
Properties: DIMENHYDRINATE has antihistamine like properties (i.e. Promethazine) with enhanced anti-nausea and anti-vomiting action.
Indications: DIMENHYDRINATE is given to prevent motion sickness and to treat nausea and vomiting.
Precautions: It is advised not to operate machinery nor to drive while using the drug.
Side Effects: Drowsiness.
Contraindications: Chronic pulmonary diseases, glaucoma.
Dosage:
- Children up to 13 years 1/2 tab. half an hour before traveling, may be repeated every 6 hours.
- Adults 1 tab. Half an hour before traveling, may be repeated every 6 hours.
Presentation: Boxes of 100 tabs. 10×10.