It is also used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness
Contains the clinically tested ginger dosage required for preventing and treating motion sickness
Hydroxyzine may be used to relieve anxiety or itching; however, it causes sedation so can affect a person's ability to Comparing Benadryl vs Dramamine
Duration of Action: Dramamine’s effects last longer than Benadryl’s, with a duration of up to 4-6 hours compared to Benadryl’s 4-6 hours
Diphenhydramine ( Benadryl, Nytol, Sominex) Doxylamine (Vicks NyQuil, Tylenol Cold and Cough Nighttime) These antihistamines start to take effect in about 30 to 60 minutes
Both antihistamines can be used for motion sickness, but Benadryl is most commonly used for allergic reactions, and Dramamine is commonly used for motion sickness
Despite perceived efficacy and brand recognition, Dramamine is Benadryl with 8-chlorotheophylline, a caffeine-like stimulant, added to it
Compared to dimenhydrinate, meclizine’s effects can last 24 hours
64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect
Dramamine can cause drowsiness
Comparing Benadryl vs Diphenhydramine Benadryl (diphenhydramine) Diphenhydramine Prescription and OTC Benadryl is an antihistamine that can be used
Prescribed for Urticaria, Allergic Reactions, Allergic Rhinitis, Cold Symptoms, Allergies
First-generation antihistamines are known to make you drowsy
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Like Benadryl, it also commonly causes drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that can be used to treat allergic reactions, relieve motion sickness, as a sleep aid, and relieve some symptoms of Parkinson's disease
Label: Dramamine- dimenhydrinate tablet, chewable
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Common interactions include convulsion among females, and cartilage injury among males
5 mg/5ml oral suspension or 25-37 lbs: 5 ml of 12
Prescribed for Insomnia, Allergies, Conjunctivitis - Allergic, Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Congestion, Rhinorrhea Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) is an oral tablet medication that’s available without a prescription
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Additionally, Meclizine lasts longer than Dramamine, lasting 12-24 hours compared to Dramamine’s 4-6 hours
67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect
Below, we compare two popular brands of motion sickness medicine: Dramamine versus Bonine