Dimenhydrinate is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Dimenhydrinate is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by preventing problems with body balance.

Uses of Dimenhydrinate

What is it prescribed for?

• Motion sickness
• This medicine is used in the treatment of motion sickness, a condition characterized by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, uneasiness, etc. which may be caused due to travel by air, car, boat, etc.
• Vertigo and vestibular disorders
• This medicine is used in the treatment of vertigo and vestibular disorders, which may cause symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, hearing changes, visual disturbances, etc.

Dramamine® is an antihistamine medication that prevents and treats motion sickness symptoms like nausea, vomiting and dizziness. It works by helping your body maintain its sense of balance. The name of this medication is dimenhydrinate. To prevent motion sickness, take this medication a half hour to an hour before you travel.

Description

Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness. It is also used in the treatment of vertigo. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 2 years of age.