Dimenhydrinate

Dimenhydrinate is a H1 antihistaminic or antiemetic agent. It provides relief of symptoms of allergic reactions such as rash, hives, watery eyes, runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing. It may also be used to treat motion sickness, relief of anxiety or tension and sleeplessness. Administered orally.


Adult Dose
Dose: 50 to 100 mg
Single Dose: 75 (75)
Frequency: 6 hourly
Route: PO,IV,IM
Instructions:
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose: 25 to 50 mg
Single Dose: 38 (37.5)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: To maximum of 15 mg daily. ( 6 to 12 years)
Instructions:
Characteristics
Dimenhydrinate also known as Diphenhydramine (Theoclate). Dimenhydrinate HCL is the derivative of Dimenhydrinate. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Ethanolamine. It belongs to H1-antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antiemetic/Antivertigo Agents and Sedative Anthihistamine pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Dimenhydrinate is 470.00.
Contraindications
Dimenhydrinate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dimenhydrinate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Nausea, Diarrhea, Nervousness, Abdominal pain, Pharyngitis, Weight gain, Arthralgia, Increased appetite, Xerostomia, nervousness, Nervousness, dizziness.
Indications
Dimenhydrinate is primarily indicated in conditions like Dizziness, Menieres disease, Motion sickness, Nausea and vomiting, Vertigo, Vestibular disorders.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Dimenhydrinate was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, and Pregnant Mothers.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Liq Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight. Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Warnings
Avoid use in case of hypersensitivity to dimenhydrinate or any component. It is classified as pregnancy category B and should be used only when clearly needed.
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