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Dimenhydrinate

Uses for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness: nausea vomiting dizziness

Drug FactsLabel updated 2026-07-23

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Drug facts

Used for
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • dizziness
How to take it
  • do not take more than directed
  • to prevent motion sickness, the first dose should be taken 1/2 to 1 hour before starting activity
  • to prevent or treat motion sickness, see below:
Do not take if
for children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

What it is used for

for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness:

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • dizziness

How to take it

  • do not take more than directed
  • to prevent motion sickness, the first dose should be taken 1/2 to 1 hour before starting activity
  • to prevent or treat motion sickness, see below:

While you are taking it

  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • avoid alcoholic beverages
  • use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Who should not take it

for children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

What to say before you start

  • glaucoma
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

ask a health professional before use.

Keeping it away from children

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Dimenhydrinate 50 mg

Other information

  • each tablet contains: calcium 35 mg
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • protect from moisture
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Dimenhydrinate; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/dimenhydrinate

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Dimenhydrinate. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/dimenhydrinate

AMA 11th

Dimenhydrinate. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/dimenhydrinate

The cited date is today’s, because a citation records when you read the page. The reviewed date is when a clinician last checked it.