Dramamine

Product Description

Dramamine is a well-known over-the-counter medication used to prevent and relieve motion sickness symptoms, including nausea, dizziness, and vomiting. It works by blocking histamine H1 receptors and central m-cholinoreceptors, helping to stabilize the inner ear’s vestibular system. This action primarily affects the otolith organs, and at higher doses, it also influences the semicircular canals, making it effective in reducing balance-related discomfort. In addition to its antiemetic effect, Dramamine offers sedative, mild anti-allergic, and appetite-suppressing benefits. Relief typically begins within 15 to 30 minutes of intake and lasts for 3 to 6 hours, providing dependable support during travel or vestibular disturbances.

Indications

• Prevention and treatment of motion sickness (kinetosis), including sea and air sickness
• Relief from vestibular and labyrinthine disorders such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting (excluding those caused by chemotherapy)
• Management of Ménière’s disease symptoms

How to Take Dramamine

For adults and children aged 12 and older, the recommended dose is 50 to 100 mg taken two to three times daily. The total daily intake should not exceed 350 mg. Children aged 7 to 12 years may take 25 to 50 mg two to three times per day, while those aged 3 to 6 years should take 12.5 to 25 mg two to three times daily. The tablets are best taken before meals. For motion sickness prevention, a dose of 50 to 100 mg should be taken approximately 30 minutes prior to travel.

Contraindications

• Epilepsy
• Acute exudative or herpetic dermatosis
• Children under 3 years of age
• Known hypersensitivity to any component of the drug
• Use during pregnancy is not recommended
• If use is necessary during breastfeeding, nursing should be discontinued

Side Effects

Nervous system: drowsiness, dizziness, headache, fatigue, impaired concentration, restlessness, nervousness, and occasional insomnia. Rarely, users may experience visual disturbances, including reduced night vision and altered color perception.

Digestive system: dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite.

Respiratory system: dryness of nasal mucosa and thickened bronchial secretions.

Cardiovascular system: low blood pressure and tachycardia.

Allergic reactions: skin rash, bronchospasm, angioedema, and drug-induced dermatitis.

Other: hemolytic anemia and difficulty with urination may rarely occur.