Dimenhydrinate
Dramamine is a brand-name antihistamine medication primarily used to prevent and treat motion sickness, including nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with travel. It contains the active ingredient dimenhydrinate and is available over-the-counter for convenient access.
Dramamine is an over-the-counter antihistamine used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 151666
- Generic
- Dramamine
- Class
- brand-name
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- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Dramamine is used to prevent and treat symptoms of motion sickness, including nausea, vomiting, and vertigo associated with car, sea, or air travel. It may also be used off-label for vertigo and dizziness from other causes.
Dramamine contains dimenhydrinate, an antihistamine that acts on the vestibular system in the inner ear to reduce signals that trigger nausea and vomiting. It has anticholinergic properties that help suppress nausea and vomiting reflexes.
Dramamine may cause drowsiness and should be used with caution when operating machinery or driving. It may interact with other sedatives, alcohol, and certain medications. Individuals with certain medical conditions such as glaucoma, urinary retention, or breathing problems should consult a healthcare provider before use. It is not recommended for children under 2 years of age without medical supervision.
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