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meter IV/IM q6hr; not exceed 300 mg/day 2-6 years old: 12
Patient Education Dosage Forms Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling
Injection: If the patient is a newborn or infant
Dimenhydrinate oral tablets and chewable tablets: The oral tablets should be taken by mouth and swallowed whole while chewable tablets must be chewed or
If the patient is a child, use this drug with care
Max: 300 mg daily
Phenobarbital (5 to 6 mg/kg) may be given to control convulsions in pediatric patients
Children 2-6 years old: 12
Find everything you need to know If it is close to the time for your child’s next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your child’s normal time
Diphenhydramine is a first-generation antihistamine with anticholinergic and sedative properties
Pediatric: General dose: 1
Refer to specific product guidelines
Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) Dosage forms Chewable tablet Oral tablet, Chewable tablet: When to take to prevent symptoms of motion sickness: Take first dose 1 hour before activity Take first dose 30-60 minutes before activity: Dosage for Adults and Children ages 12+ 25 to 50 mg once daily: 50-100 mg every 4-6 hours; Max 8 tablets in
Dramamine is an antiemetic formulated from the generic drug dimenhydrinate and is useful for alleviating symptoms of motion sickness (kinetosis) such as nausea and
If you are 65 or older, use this medicine (dimenhydrinate tablets) with care
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant
Novomin Tablet Adults: 1 to 2 tablets Children over 12 years: 1 tablet Children 7 to 12 years: ½ to 1 tablet
Do not five more than 3 chewable tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
Parenteral
Maximum dose: 456 mg/day; Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride: 25 to 50 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed
Call your doctor at once if you have: severe drowsiness;
5 mg/kg or 300 mg of dimenhydrinate (whichever is less), should be referred to an emergency department for evaluation (Grade D)
Dimenhydrinate overdose occurs when someone takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medicine