Dimenhydrinate
Wal-Dram is a brand-name antihistamine medication used to treat motion sickness and vertigo symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. It works by blocking histamine receptors in the brain and inner ear to reduce symptoms of imbalance and nausea. This medication is typically used by travelers, those experiencing inner ear disturbances, or individuals prone to motion sickness.
Wal-Dram is an antihistamine used to prevent and treat motion sickness, nausea, and vertigo.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1086951
- Generic
- Wal-Dram
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Treatment and prevention of motion sickness, vertigo, and associated symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. May also be used for dizziness related to inner ear disorders.
As an antihistamine, it acts on the vestibular system and vomiting center in the brain to reduce sensations of motion and suppress nausea. The exact mechanism is not fully specified.
May cause drowsiness; avoid operating machinery or driving until you know how it affects you. Use caution with alcohol and other sedating medications. Not recommended for use in children without medical supervision. Consult a healthcare provider before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other medications.
Official drug label
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