Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup is a medicine used to treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness (vertigo) associated with motion sickness. It works by blocking certain receptors in the brain and inner ear that help control balance and trigger nausea.
Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup may be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Continue taking it for the duration recommended by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit from this medicine.
Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or doing activities that require alertness until you know how it affects you. It may also cause dry mouth in some people. Drinking plenty of water and maintaining good oral hygiene may help relieve this.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have glaucoma, asthma, or any stomach or digestive problems. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, as some may affect the way this medicine works. It is generally advised to avoid alcohol while using this medicine.
Motion sickness is a condition caused by motion during travel. You may experience a spinning sensation (vertigo), nausea, or vomiting as a result of this condition. Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup helps treat these symptoms effectively. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Draminate Syrup
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 Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup may be taken with or without food.
How Draminate Syrup works
Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup works by blocking histamine (H1) receptors in the brain and inner ear that are involved in the control of balance and nausea. This helps reduce signals that trigger nausea, vomiting, and dizziness during motion, thereby preventing or relieving symptoms of motion sickness.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body. Larger doses or prolonged use of Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup 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 data available on the use of Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Draminate Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Ethanolamine derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
First-Generation H1 Antihistamines
Interaction with drugs
Taking Draminate with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may cause dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, and confusion.
Watch out for symptoms such as dry mouth, increased heart rate, urination difficulties, constipation, loss of appetite or nausea and consult your doctor if you experience them.
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Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may cause dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention, constipation, and confusion.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness.
Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup 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 15.625mg/5ml Syrup addictive?
Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup 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 15.625mg/5ml Syrup 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 15.625mg/5ml Syrup cause drowsiness /make you drowsy/sleepy/tired?
Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup may cause these side effects. However consult your doctor if you experience such side effects
Does Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup potentiate opiates?
Yes, Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup potentiates opiates and increases the sedative effects
Does Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup contain aspirin?
No, Draminate 15.625mg/5ml Syrup does not contain aspirin.
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