Also indexed as: Dramamine, Hydrate, Marmine, Nico-Vert,
Triptone
Dimenhydrinate is a combination of two drugs, diphenhydramine and chlorotheophylline.
Dimenhydrinate is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and motion sickness.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem
contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized
interactions.
Avoid: Adverse interaction—Avoid these supplements when taking this
medication because taking them together may cause undesirable or dangerous results. |
Henbane*
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| Depletion or interference |
None known
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| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known
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| Supportive interaction |
None known
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| Reduced drug
absorption/bioavailability |
None known
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An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the
interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific
evidence.
Interactions with Herbs
Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger)
Antihistamines, including dimenhydrinate, can cause “anticholinergic” side effects
such as dryness of mouth and heart palpitations. Henbane also has anticholinergic activity and
side effects. Therefore, use with dimenhydrinate could increase the risk of anticholinergic
side effects,1 though apparently no interactions have yet been reported with
dimenhydrinate and henbane. Henbane should not be taken except by prescription from a
physician trained in its use, as it is extremely toxic.
Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds
Alcohol
Dimenhydrinate causes drowsiness.2 Alcohol may intensify this effect and increase
the risk of accidental injury.3 To prevent problems, people taking dimenhydrinate
or dimenhydrinate-containing products should avoid alcohol.
References:1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E
Monographs. Austin, TX: American Botanical Council, 1998, 146.
2. Threlkeld DS, ed. Respiratory Drugs, Antihistamines. In Facts and
Comparisons Drug Information. St. Louis, MO: Facts and Comparisons, May 1989,
188–94c.
3. Threlkeld DS, ed. Respiratory Drugs, Antihistamines. In Facts and
Comparisons Drug Information. St. Louis, MO: Facts and Comparisons, May 1989,
188–94c.