Gravol Tablets - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in Gravol Tablets is Dimenhydrinate. Dimenhydrinate is a salt of two medications namely diphenhydramine, and 8-chlorotheophylline. The structures are shown below
Structure Of Diphenhydramine
Structure Of 8-chlorotheophylline
Generic Forms and Brand names of Gravol
Gravol Tablets is manufactured by Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd, India. Gravol is an antihistamine which is recommended for the prevention and relief of nausea, vertigo and vomiting in motion sickness. Gravol which has the active ingredient Dimenhydrinate is also sold as Dramamine, Driminate, Gravol, Gravamin, Vomex, Vertirosan, Viabom,Dramin, Anautin and Daedalon and under various other brand names.
Gravol Tablets - Preparations
Gravol is available as tablets of 50 mg .
Gravol Tablets - Storage Requirements
Gravol Tablets are to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
Gravol Tablets - Uses
Dimenhydrinate in the form of Gravol Tablets is used for the prevention and treatment of various forms of motion sickness, Meniere's syndrome, vertigo due to other labyrinthine disorders, postoperative vomiting, medication induced nausea and vomiting associated with radiation therapy, and migraine.
Gravol Tablets - Dosage
The recommended adult dose of the tablets is 50 mg to 100 mg taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 400 mg in a 24-hour period. For prevention of motion sickness, you have to take the first dose of Gravol 30 minutes to 1 hour before you travel.
Side Effects Of Gravol Tablets
The most common side effects of are drowsiness, excitement or hyperactivity (especially in children), headache, new or worsening dizziness, blurred vision, ringing in the ears, dry mouth, nose, or throat, problems with coordination, fainting, dizziness, nausea. Less common but serious side effects that may occur are fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat. In case of a serious side effect please inform your doctor immediately.
