Drug
Dimenhydrinate
Pronounced
"dye-men-HYE-dri-nate"
Uses
Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness when medication cannot be given by mouth.
Dimenhydrinate injection should not be used in newborns because of an increased risk of side effects.
Other Uses
This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
This drug may also be used for symptoms of other motion and balance problems such as feelings of dizziness/spinning (vertigo) and inner ear problems (such as Meniere's disease). It may also be used for nausea and vomiting due to surgery, radiation sickness, side effects of drug treatment, and other causes.
How to Use This Medication
This medication is injected into a vein (IV), or it can be injected into a muscle by a health care professional, as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.