How to take Dramin tablets from motion sickness

Dramine motion sickness tablets are used in childhood to combat sea, air sickness, prevention of motion sickness( see Sudden dizziness).Parents often wonder how to take Drama before the trip? Taking medication is calculated on the age of the baby, taking into account the fact that children under one year of use of the drug is prohibited.

Due to its ability to block histamine receptors, it leads to a rapid, long-lasting effect. How much does Dramin cost? The average cost of the medicine is 150-250 rubles.

General information and the mechanism of action of

The active substance that causes the effect of - dramamine dimenhydrinate, which acts on CNS cells blocking them. The effect leads to a change in the work of the vestibular apparatus: the signals are broken, which leads to the prevention of the development of nausea, dizziness, and other unpleasant symptoms of motion sickness.

The medication reduces the level of excitation of neurons of the brain, soothing the baby, has a weak anti-allergic effect, manifested in most people. The agent is rapidly absorbed from the intestine into the bloodstream: after 10-25 minutes the therapeutic effect begins. The average duration of the effect is from 3 to 7 hours. Complete removal of the medicine from the body takes 24 hours.

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Price Drims and reviews, which speak about the rapid effect of eliminating the unpleasant symptoms of motion sickness in children of different ages, cause widespread use of the drug. However, the appointment is controlled by indications, contraindications to its use.

Indications and contraindications

Medication is used strictly according to indications, which include:

• the need for prevention of motion sickness, seasickness, fighting with already developed symptoms;
• Meniere's disease at any stage of development;
• vestibular or labyrinthine disorders with nausea, vomiting, dizziness.

Indications for use Drumines are limited by the available contraindications:

• individual intolerance of individual components of the drug, allergic reactions to the previous intake of the drug or its analogues;
• children under 1 year;
• during pregnancy, breastfeeding.

When prescribing the drug to the baby, the attending physician should carefully conduct a clinical examination, additional methods of examination to determine the indications and contraindications to the prescription of the medicine.

How do I take the Drumina?

Instructions for use of Dramin for children should be carefully studied before using the medication. The drug is taken orally before meals, which is necessary to improve the process of its absorption from the intestine. The dose, the frequency of use of the medication depends on the specific situation:

1. How to take Dramine to eliminate the symptoms of air and seasickness, for prevention purposes to prevent vestibular or labyrinthine symptoms? If the age of the baby is from 2 to 5.5 years, then apply a quarter or half of one tablet 2-3 times a day. If the age of the child is from 6 to 12 years, always take a half tablet with the same multiplicity. If the age of a person is from 12 years or more, 1-2 whole tablets are used 2-3 times a day.
2. Treatment of Ménière's disease, which is accompanied by tinnitus and dizziness, requires the use of large doses of medication: children under 12 take from half to one tablet 2-3 times a day, children over 12 years old - 1 or 2 tablets with the same multiplicity.
3. If the purpose of admission is the prevention of motion sickness, then the baby is allowed to take 1-2 tablets of the drug 40-60 minutes before the trip.

It's important to note! The maximum dose of the drug, taken for one day by the child - up to 5 tablets. If it is exceeded, it may lead to the development of side effects or even an overdose of the drug.

Following these instructions allows you to apply the drug with maximum efficiency, with a minimum risk to the health of the baby. Do not use overdue medications. Shelf life of Dramin is 2 years when stored in a dry, cool place.

Side effects of

Incorrect use of tablets in children leads to the development of side effects. Most often observed undesirable drug reactions:

• cardiac dysfunction: increased heart rate, lower blood pressure;
• increased weakness of the baby, attacks of dizziness, drowsiness or insomnia, headaches, constant anxiety, capriciousness;
• disorders of the digestive system: loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea or constipation;
• various allergic reactions: skin rash, Quincke's edema, bronchospasm.

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Possible causes of sudden dizziness and treatment problems.

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If side effects develop, stop taking medication and seek medical attention. The attending physician will adjust the dose or pick up the analogues.

Analogues of the preparation

Cheap analogs of Dramin are widely distributed in pharmacies. They include such tablets as Aviamarin, Ciel. Many parents and patients are concerned about what is better: Avia Sea or Dramina? Both drugs have the same active substance, so they have the same efficacy. Use of the medicine to combat the manifestations of air or seasickness is possible in children of different ages( over one year old).However, it is very important to observe the available indications and contraindications to the appointment, as well as visit your doctor for consultation.