Dramamine® Original Formula (2024)

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What is Dramamine original formula? ›

(In each tablet) Dimenhydrinate 50 mg; colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose.

Dramamine® Original Formula is the #1 Pharmacist-Recommended Brand for motion sickness: Powerful, fast relief from motion sickness when you need it most.

It's used for nausea, vomiting, and dizziness from motion sickness. Common Dramamine side effects include drowsiness, dry mouth, and constipation. Many common side effects are temporary and can be managed at home or with careful planning.

Each tablet contains 50 mg of dimenhydrinate. The recommended Dramamine dosage for adults is 1 to 2 tablets (50 mg to 100 mg) by mouth every 4 to 6 hours as needed. If you're trying to prevent motion sickness, take your first dose 30 to 60 minutes before the triggering activity (e.g., car ride, flight).

Dramamine is very similar to Benadryl (diphenhydramine). So, it may not be surprising that it can make you sleepy. Dramamine can interact with other medications and make this side effect worse. This includes taking it with medications for anxiety, sleep, and allergies.

What other medication options are there? Bonine (meclizine) is another option. In comparison to Dramamine, Bonine touts “less drowsy” formulations. This is mainly because Bonine is taken once a day and Dramamine is taken every four to six hours as needed.

Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine).

Take every 4 to 8 hours. Side effects are similar to scopolamine.

Meclizine Tablets or Capsules. Meclizine is an antihistamine that prevents symptoms of motion sickness like nausea, vomiting or dizziness. It also prevents and treats vertigo. Vertigo is a condition that causes extreme dizziness. Common brand names of this medication are Antivert®, Dramamine®, Medivert® and Meni-D®.

A: Hello, both products do contain the same ingredients but not in the same amounts. Dramamine N will promote drowsiness but the Dramamine Less Drowsy formula does not induce as much of the drowsiness.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products that cause drowsiness such as opioid pain or cough relievers (such as codeine, hydrocodone), alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or ...

How long does original Dramamine last? ›

It is best to take any form of Dramamine at least 30 minutes to an hour before any activity that causes your motion sickness. Regular Dramamine lasts about four to eight hours, whereas Dramamine Less Drowsy lasts 24 hours.

Is it safe to take Dramamine daily? Yes, Dramamine is safe to be taken every day.

Some people have misused Dramamine to self-medicate due to its anti-anxiety effect. This calming effect is due to its sedative properties, which can be an appealing quality among people who suffer from anxiety disorders.

Thankfully, there's help. Not only is Dramamine® the most trusted over-the-counter treatment for motion sickness, it is the #1 Pharmacist Recommended Brand to both prevent and treat the condition. Depending on the cause, motion sickness is also referred to as airsickness, carsickness or seasickness.

The discovery of antiemetic activity among the first generation antihistamine drugs was serendipitous. Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) was undergoing evaluation in 1947 as a potential treatment of hay fever and urticaria.