Dimentral 50mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Dimentral 50mg Tablet is used to treat and prevent various allergic conditions. It provides relief from allergic symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, redness, and watery eyes. It is also used to treat nausea, vomiting, and vertigo associated with motion sickness.
Dimentral 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as your doctor has prescribed. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Take the medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you have missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.
Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing it. In some cases, it may cause dryness of mouth. Drink plenty of water and maintain good oral hygiene to prevent dry mouth.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues or have asthma. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.
Dimentral 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as your doctor has prescribed. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Take the medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you have missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.
Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing it. In some cases, it may cause dryness of mouth. Drink plenty of water and maintain good oral hygiene to prevent dry mouth.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues or have asthma. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.
Uses of Dimentral Tablet
Benefits of Dimentral Tablet
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
Dimentral 50mg Tablet is used to treat many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. It helps relieve symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. If you are not sure why you are being given this medicine, ask your doctor.
This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. This can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Because this medicine weakens your immune system, you should avoid being near people who are ill or have infections.
In Motion sickness
Motion sickness is a condition caused due to motion during travel. You may experience spinning sensation (vertigo), nausea or vomiting as a result of this condition. Dimentral 50mg Tablet helps treat these symptoms effectively. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Dimentral Tablet
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 Dimentral
- Sleepiness
- Dryness in mouth
How to use Dimentral Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dimentral 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Dimentral Tablet works
Dimentral 50mg Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Dimentral 50mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dimentral 50mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dimentral 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Dimentral 50mg Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Larger doses or prolonged use of Dimentral 50mg Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
Dimentral 50mg Tablet 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 information available on the use of Dimentral 50mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dimentral 50mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Dimentral Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Dimentral 50mg Tablet, 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.
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Quick tips
- Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Dimentral 50mg Tablet, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Ethanolamine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Dimentral Tablet for?
Motion sickne*
100%
*Motion sickness
FAQs
Is Dimentral 50mg Tablet safe?
Dimentral 50mg Tablet 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 Dimentral 50mg Tablet addictive?
Dimentral 50mg Tablet 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 Dimentral 50mg Tablet 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 Dimentral 50mg Tablet cause drowsiness /make you drowsy/sleepy/tired?
Dimentral 50mg Tablet may cause these side effects. However consult your doctor if you experience such side effects
Does Dimentral 50mg Tablet potentiate opiates?
Yes, Dimentral 50mg Tablet potentiates opiates and increases the sedative effects
Does Dimentral 50mg Tablet contain aspirin?
No, Dimentral 50mg Tablet does not contain aspirin.
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