Draminate 50mg Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)

Draminate 50mg Tablet is used to treat and prevent various allergic conditions. It provides relief from allergic symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, redness, and watery eyes. It is also used to treat nausea, vomiting, and vertigo associated with motion sickness.

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General Information

Contains

Dimenhydrinate (50mg)

Marketer

RPG Life Sciences Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Draminate 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as your doctor has prescribed. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Take the medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you have missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.

Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing it. In some cases, it may cause dryness of mouth. Drink plenty of water and maintain good oral hygiene to prevent dry mouth.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues or have asthma. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.

Uses of Draminate Tablet

Benefits of Draminate Tablet

Treatment of Allergic conditions
Draminate 50mg Tablet is used to treat many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.

This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.

Motion sickness
Motion sickness is a condition caused due to motion during travel. You may experience spinning sensation (vertigo), nausea or vomiting as a result of this condition. Draminate 50mg Tablet helps treat these symptoms effectively. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Draminate Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Draminate

Sleepiness
Dryness in mouth

How to use Draminate Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Draminate 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Draminate Tablet works

Draminate 50mg Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.

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Quick tips

Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Draminate 50mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Draminate 50mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Draminate 50mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Draminate 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Draminate 50mg Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

Draminate 50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Draminate 50mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Draminate 50mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is Draminate 50mg Tablet safe?

Draminate 50mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Is Draminate 50mg Tablet addictive?

Draminate 50mg Tablet is not addictive if used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Can you take Draminate 50mg Tablet with Cymbalta?

No, Cymbalta contains the drug duloxetine. It may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Does Draminate 50mg Tablet cause drowsiness /make you drowsy/sleepy/tired?

Draminate 50mg Tablet may cause these side effects. However consult your doctor if you experience such side effects

Does Draminate 50mg Tablet potentiate opiates?

Yes, Draminate 50mg Tablet potentiates opiates and increases the sedative effects

Does Draminate 50mg Tablet contain aspirin?

No, Draminate 50mg Tablet does not contain aspirin.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Ethanolamine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

Total IgE

References

McQuaid KR. Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 1086.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 411-12.
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Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

User feedback

Patients taking Draminate 50mg Tablet

Once A Day

46%

Twice A Day

33%

Thrice A Day

21%

What are you using Draminate Tablet for?

Motion sickness

83%

Others

17%

How much was the improvement?

Average

47%

Excellent

33%

Poor

20%

What were the side-effects while using Draminate 50mg Tablet?

Sleepiness

50%

No Side Effect

50%

How do you take Draminate Tablet?

Empty stomach

50%

With or without food

50%

Please rate Draminate 50mg Tablet on price

Average

67%

Not Expensive

33%

Patient concerns

To feel giddy sometimes during driving

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Take tab avomine for motion sickness

Allergic skin conditions in leg

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

kindly send the Pictures of affected area.

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Marketer details

Name: RPG Life Sciences Ltd
Address: 463, 4 th Floor, RPG HOUSE, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400 030. Maharashtra, INDIA

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Draminate 50mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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