Dramamine Less Drowsy

Dramamine Less Drowsy is an over the counter medication used to treat motion sickness, and dizziness (vertigo). Dramamine Less Drowsy belongs to a group of drugs called antiemetics and Histamine H1 Antagonists, which blocks the trigger zone in the brain that is responsible for nausea and vomiting. It also calms the nerves in the middle ear that are responsible for balance and stability, which helps treat symptoms of dizziness. 

This medication comes in a tablet form and is often taken once daily, with or without food. 

Common side effects of Dramamine Less Drowsy include headache, dry mouth, and blurred vision. Dramamine Less Drowsy can also cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Dramamine Less Drowsy affects you. 

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

• If you have an allergy to meclizine or any other part of Dramamine Less Drowsy (meclizine capsules and tablets).
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.

This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Take with or without food.
• Take 1 hour before travel if using for motion sickness.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
• Many times Dramamine Less Drowsy is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than told by the doctor.

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.
• Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Dramamine Less Drowsy or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Dramamine Less Drowsy. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.

Review Date: October 4, 2017

Applies to meclizine: compounding powder, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable

Nervous system

Frequency not reported: Drowsiness, headache[Ref]

Immunologic

Frequency not reported: Anaphylactoid reaction[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Frequency not reported: Dry mouth, vomiting[Ref]

Ocular

Rare (less than 0.1%): Blurred vision[Ref]

Other

Frequency not reported: Fatigue[Ref]

Some side effects of Dramamine Less Drowsy may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.