Driminate

Driminate is for adults and children who are at least 2 years old to treat or prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.

Driminate may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine in larger amounts or more often than directed.

For best results, take Driminate 30 to 60 minutes before traveling or before any activity that may trigger motion sickness.

You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Follow all instructions on the label and package. Inform your doctor if you are taking other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

You should not use Driminate if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if Driminate is safe to use if you have or have ever had:

• an enlarged prostate or urination problems;
• breathing problems such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis;
• glaucoma; or
• if you recently used alcohol, sedatives, or tranquilizers.

The chewable tablet of dimenhydrinate may contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor before taking if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

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

Driminate can cause serious side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience:

• severe drowsiness;
• wheezing, difficulty breathing, severe or worsening cough;
• blurred vision, eye pain or redness, seeing halos around lights; or
• painful or difficult urination.

You may experience less serious side effects more often, or you may not have any side effects at all.

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

Driminate is used as needed. If you are following a dosing schedule and miss a dose, skip it. Do not take two doses at the same time.

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

Do not drive or engage in activities that could be dangerous until you know how Driminate will affect you. Dizziness or drowsiness can lead to falls, accidents, or serious injuries.

Do not drink alcohol. Drinking alcohol can make some side effects of dimenhydrinate worse.

Using Driminate with other drugs that make you sleepy can make this effect stronger. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, sedative, tranquilizer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.

Other drugs may interact with Driminate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking.