Dimenhydrinate is an over-the-counter medicine. The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Over the counter (OTC)
- Brand names
- Dramamine for Kids, Gravol
- Taken
- Oral
- Label
- Medtech Products Inc., revised September 17, 2026 · full label on DailyMed
Purpose
Antiemetic
What it is used for
for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness nausea vomiting dizziness
Active ingredient
Dimenhydrinate 50 mg
Do not use
Do not give to children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
Ask a d octor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Warnings
Do not give to children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a d octor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery I f pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
I f pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use.
Keep out of reach of children
. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 76166156-bce1-492f-833e-6bbd07859c3f.