Dramamine Non Drowsy

Generic name: Ginger
Drug class: Herbal products

Usage of Dramamine Non Drowsy

Dramamine Non Drowsy is an herb also known as Amomum Zingiber, Ardraka, Black This medicine, Cochin This medicine, Gan Jiang, Gingembre, This medicine Essential Oil, This medicine Root, Imber, Jengibre, Jiang, Kankyo, Kanshokyo, Nagara, Race This medicine, Racine de Gingembre, Rhizoma Zingiberi, Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, Sheng Jiang, Shoga, Shokyo, Shunthi, Srungavera, Sunth, Sunthi, Vishvabheshaja, and other names.

Dramamine Non Drowsy has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating nausea and vomiting caused by taking HIV/AIDS medications or nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy, menstrual pain, or joint pain caused by osteoarthritis.

Dramamine Non Drowsy has also been used to treat or prevent motion sickness, and muscle pain after exercise. However, research has shown that this medicine may not be effective in treating these conditions.

Other uses not proven with research have included alcohol hangover, migraine headaches, nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, trouble swallowing, high cholesterol, rheumatoid arthritis, insect bite, dry mouth, inflammatory bowel disease, hypertension, indigestion, and other conditions.

It is not certain whether Dramamine Non Drowsy is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. This medicine should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Dramamine Non Drowsy is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Dramamine Non Drowsy may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

Dramamine Non Drowsy side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Although not all side effects are known, Dramamine Non Drowsy is thought to be likely safe for most people when used as directed.

Common side effects of Dramamine Non Drowsy may include:

heartburn, diarrhea, stomach discomfort;

burping; or

skin irritation (if applied to skin).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Dramamine Non Drowsy

Before using Dramamine Non Drowsy, talk to your healthcare provider. You may not be able to use this product if you have certain medical conditions.

Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have or have ever had:

a bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia;

diabetes; or

any heart conditions.

Ask a doctor before using this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.

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Warnings

Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Dramamine Non Drowsy

Do not take Dramamine Non Drowsy without medical advice if you are using any of the following medications:

nifedipine;

medication used to treat or prevent blood clots--clopidogrel (Plavix), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), aspirin, alteplase, dipyridamole, ticlopidine, and others;

insulin or oral diabetes medicine; or

blood pressure medications.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Dramamine Non Drowsy, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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