In summer, during the holiday season and school holidays, all thoughts are aimed at planning a vacation. But very often the freedom of movement during rest is limited by the fact that the child cradles even during the shortest trip. What can I say about those cases where without regular and long trips by car or flights by plane can not do without. Help to cope with the problem of seasickness can drug dramina. Dramina are tablets for motion sickness, intended for adults and children from year to year. The drug has undergone many trials that have proven its safety for the youngest patients.
Dramina: composition
The basis of the drug is dimenhydrinate - a substance that slows the work of nerve cells that connect the brain with the vestibular apparatus. As a result, the signals that cause sea and air sickness do not reach the brain. Consequently, there are no unpleasant manifestations of motion sickness: nausea, dizziness, sweating, heart palpitations.
How to take a drama?
The method of application of the drama is simple: the drug is taken before meals for half an hour before the trip. It should be noted that since the drug has a calming effect, after taking it can overcome drowsiness.
How to give a drama to children:
- for children from one to six years, the dosage is 12.5-25 mg (1 / 4-1 / 2 tablets);
- for children from seven to twelve years, the dosage is 25-50 mg (1/2 - the whole tablet).
Parents should take into account that the drug prevents seasickness attacks, and does not fight with the already come. So do not wait for the child to get sick. It is necessary to give the drug to the child before the trip. The action of the drama begins 15-30 minutes after ingestion and lasts for 3-6 hours. Adult, if necessary, can take up to 8 tablets of the drug (400 mg) per day.
Dramina: contraindications
Do not give the drug to babies under 1 year and children who are hypersensitive to dimenhydrinate and other components of the drug. It is also contraindicated for drama in epilepsy and acute dermatoses (exudative and herpetic). Taking a drumstick with ototoxic antibiotics can lead to prolonged hearing damage and even deafness. In addition, the action of the drug can mask the symptoms of appendicitis . Do not allow the drug to be taken by pregnant women and women during breastfeeding.
Dramina: side effects
In recommended doses, the drug usually does not cause any adverse reactions other than mild drowsiness. Very rarely, the following side effects are possible:
- from the side of the central nervous system: decreased concentration of attention, nervousness, fatigue, weakness, headache, dizziness, insomnia;
- from the gastrointestinal tract: nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, dry mouth;
- on the part of the respiratory organs: dryness of the nasal membranes, viscous sputum;
- allergic reactions: urticaria, skin itching, swelling, difficulty breathing;
- from the side of the circulatory system: rapid heartbeat, lowering blood pressure.
If side effects occur, you should stop taking the drumram.
An overdose of a drummine is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- dry mouth and nasopharynx;
- slowed and shortness of breath;
- redness of facial skin;
- confused consciousness.
In case of an overdose, rinse the stomach with a weak solution of potassium permanganate and take activated charcoal .
Dramina: shelf life
Shelf life of the drug is 5 years. Do not take a dramina after the end of this period (which, however, applies to any other medicines).