Label: DRIMINATE- dimenhydrinate tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated January 12, 2016

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  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    Dimenhydrinate 50 mg

  • Purpose

    Antiemetic

  • Uses

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

  • Warnings

    Do not use

    for children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
    • glaucoma
    • 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. 

  • 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

  • Other information

    • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
    • protect from moisture
    • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
  • Inactive ingredients

    croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica gel, stearic acid 

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    Dimenhydrinate 50 mg tablet label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DRIMINATE 
    dimenhydrinate tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:69189-2051(NDC:0904-2051)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DIMENHYDRINATE (UNII: JB937PER5C) (DIPHENHYDRAMINE - UNII:8GTS82S83M) DIMENHYDRINATE50 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, ANHYDROUS (UNII: L11K75P92J)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScore2 pieces
    ShapeROUNDSize11mm
    FlavorImprint Code 44;198
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:69189-2051-11 in 1 DOSE PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart33604/27/2015
    Labeler - Avera McKennan Hospital (068647668)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Avera McKennan Hospital068647668relabel(69189-2051) , repack(69189-2051)
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