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Dramamine Orange

dimenhydrinate · Dramamine Orange is an over-the-counter drug containing dimenhydrinate, made by Medtech Products Inc..

Type
Over the counter
Drug class
Not classified
Route
Oral
Manufacturers
1

for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness nausea vomiting dizziness

Drug facts

Generic name
dimenhydrinate
Active ingredients
Dimenhydrinate
Dosage forms
Tablet, chewable
Label holder
Medtech Products Inc.
FDA application
M009
Label updated
09/17/2026

Active ingredients

(in each tablet) Dimenhydrinate 50 mg

Purpose

Antiemetic

Uses

For prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness nausea vomiting dizziness

Directions

To prevent motion sickness, the first dose should be taken ½ to 1 hour before starting activity to prevent or treat motion sickness, see below: Adults and children 12 years and over take 1 to 2 tablets every 4-6 hours do not take more than 8 chewable tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor Children 6 to under 12 years give ½ to 1 tablet every 6-8 hours do not give more than 3 chewable tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor Children 2 to under 6 years give ½ tablet every 6-8 hours do not give more than 1 ½ chewable tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor

Warnings

Do not give to children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a d octor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery I f pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Do not use

Do not give to children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use

A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use

Ask a d octor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

Marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Pregnancy or breastfeeding

I f pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use.

Keep out of reach of children

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Inactive ingredients

Anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, methacrylic acid copolymer, modified starch, sorbitol

Questions?

Call 1-800-382-7219

Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Tablet, chewable50 mgoral1

Side effect reports to FDA

FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 10,594 reports that list dimenhydrinate, data through 07/30/2026

Anyone can report a problem to FDA, and a report does not mean the drug caused the problem. Reports can be duplicated or incomplete, and counts depend on how widely a drug is used. Do not stop or change a medicine because of this list. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Most often reported reactions

  • Nausea2,463
  • Fatigue1,836
  • Off label use1,800
  • Headache1,568
  • Vomiting1,383
  • Malaise1,217
  • Dizziness1,123
  • Pain1,112
  • Diarrhea1,109
  • Drug ineffective1,102

To report a side effect, use FDA MedWatch.

Manufacturers and labels

1 FDA label

  • Medtech Products Inc.Shown hereM009 · Label 09/17/2026 · NDC 63029-902Full label

Related recalls

No FDA enforcement reports name Dramamine Orange or its active ingredient.

Dramamine Orange: common questions

What is Dramamine Orange used for?
for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness nausea vomiting dizziness
Is Dramamine Orange a prescription drug?
No. Dramamine Orange is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Dramamine Orange?
Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Motion Sickness Relief, Motion Sickness, Dimenhydrinate, Dramamine for Kids.
Who makes Dramamine Orange?
Medtech Products Inc. lists Dramamine Orange with the FDA.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 09/17/2026 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice