Description
DRAMAMINE (Dimenhydrinate) 50 mg: motion sickness relief
Dramamine contains dimenhydrinate 50 mg. It prevents and treats nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness on cars, boats, planes and trains.
How to take it
- Take the first dose 30 to 60 minutes before you start travelling.
- Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours. Don’t take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
- Children 6 to 11: ½ to 1 tablet every 6 to 8 hours. Don’t take more than 3 tablets in 24 hours.
- Children under 6: ask a doctor.
Warnings
- It can make you very drowsy. Don’t drive or operate machinery after taking it.
- Avoid alcohol and other sedatives.
- Ask a doctor before use if you have glaucoma, a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, or trouble urinating because of an enlarged prostate.
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you take sedatives or tranquillisers.
- In children, it can sometimes cause excitability instead of drowsiness.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare professional before use.
Product details
- Active ingredient: Dimenhydrinate 50 mg
- Form: Tablets
- Medicine type: Antiemetic / antihistamine
Frequently asked questions
When should I take Dramamine before travelling?
Take it 30 to 60 minutes before you start your journey.
Does Dramamine make you sleepy?
Yes, drowsiness is common. Don’t drive or operate machinery after taking it.
Can children take Dramamine?
Children 6 to 11 can take ½ to 1 tablet every 6 to 8 hours, no more than 3 tablets in 24 hours. Under 6, ask a doctor.
Related guide
Read our guide: Motion sickness in children · Motion sickness: how to prevent and treat it when travelling
Important
This page is for general information only and isn’t a substitute for advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always read the label and leaflet that come with the product. Don’t start, stop or change a medicine without talking to a qualified healthcare professional.
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