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.
Do not use this medication for children younger than two years unless directed by the doctor.
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 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
For motion sickness, unwrap and insert one suppository rectally 30 minutes to 1 hour before starting activity such as travel, or use as directed by your doctor.
Do not use more medication than recommended. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition and response to treatment. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Tell your doctor if your condition does not get better or if it gets worse.