Dimenhydrinate

Dimenhydrinate is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is DIMENHYDRINATE. It is labelled by CVS Pharmacy, Inc. taken by oral and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 69842-206, application M009, label effective 20260612. It is one of 15 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient DIMENHYDRINATE. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing DIMENHYDRINATE are most often described in connection with: treatment nausea, vomiting dizziness, motion sickness. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Uses for the prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, or dizziness associated with motion sickness

Directions ■ to prevent motion sickness, the first dose should be taken one-half to one hour before starting activity ■ adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 to 2 tablets every 4-6 hours; not to exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor ■ children 6 to under 12 years of age: 1/2 to 1 tablet every 6-8 hours; not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor ■ children 2 to under 6 years of age: 1/2 tablet every 6-8 hours; not to exceed 1 1/2 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor

Do not use for children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have glaucoma a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis difficulty in urination due to an enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor 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 use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

FDA lists 15 drug label records with DIMENHYDRINATE as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

What is Dimenhydrinate used for?
Uses for the prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, or dizziness associated with motion sickness

Who makes Dimenhydrinate?
CVS Pharmacy, Inc. is the labeler of record for Dimenhydrinate. 15 FDA label records share the active ingredient DIMENHYDRINATE, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does Dimenhydrinate come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is Dimenhydrinate prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing DIMENHYDRINATE?
Yes. 15 FDA drug label records list DIMENHYDRINATE as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has Dimenhydrinate been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.