Dramamine Less Drowsy

Dramamine Less Drowsy is used by adults and children aged 12 years and older to treat or prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.

Dramamine Less Drowsy is also used by adults to treat symptoms of vertigo (dizziness or spinning sensation) caused by conditions that affect the inner ear.

Dramamine Less Drowsy may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.

You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.

To prevent motion sickness, take Dramamine Less Drowsy about 1 hour before you travel or expect to have motion sickness. You may take this medicine once every 24 hours while you are traveling to further prevent motion sickness.

To treat vertigo, you may need to take Dramamine Less Drowsy several times daily. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Use only as directed. Inform your doctor if you are taking other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

You should not use Dramamine Less Drowsy if you are allergic to it.

Do not give Dramamine Less Drowsy to anyone younger than 12 years old without medical advice.

Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:

• glaucoma;
• breathing problems such as asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis;
• an enlarged prostate or urination problems;
• recently used alcohol, sedatives, or tranquilizers; or
• liver or kidney disease.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects of Dramamine Less Drowsy may include:

• drowsiness;
• dry mouth;
• headache;
• vomiting; or
• feeling tired.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Dramamine Less Drowsy is taken as needed. If you are following a dosing schedule and miss a dose, skip that dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

• Avoid driving or doing anything dangerous until you know how Dramamine Less Drowsy will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

• Avoid drinking alcohol. Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.

Using Dramamine Less Drowsy with other drugs that cause drowsiness can make this effect worse. Check with your doctor before taking opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.

Sometimes, it is not safe to use certain medicines together. Some drugs can change how much of other drugs is in your blood, which may increase side effects or reduce how well the medicines work.

Other drugs may affect Dramamine Less Drowsy, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking.