Gravol 50mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Gravol 50 MG Description
Gravol Tablet contains the active ingredient Dimenhydrinate. It is used in relieving discomfort and feeling of nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused due to travel (car, bus, plane or boat) and moveme
nt (motion sickness). This medicine is not recommended in children below 2 years of age and should be used with caution in elderly above 65 years of age as they are more sensitive to side effects. This medicine may cause drowsiness, dizziness, confusion and blurred vision.
Product Summary
Uses of Gravol 50 MG
- It is used to treat the feeling of nausea, dizziness and vomiting caused typically caused by travel or movement (motion sickness).
- It is also used to treat and prevent various allergic conditions as provides relief from a runny nose, sneezing, itching and watery eyes.
- To treat vertigo and inner ear disorder.
Contraindications of Gravol 50 MG
Side effects of Gravol 50 MG
- Feeling drowsy or sleepy
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth, nose and throat
- Constipation
- Loss of appetite
- A feeling of restlessness/excited
- Difficulty in urination
- Skin rash
- Feeling weak and tired
Precautions and Warnings of Gravol 50 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are allergic to dimenhydrinate or any other ingredients in the tablet.
- You are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- You are suffering from the inherited disorder phenylketonuria.
- You are suffering from liver disease and/or kidney disease.
- You have a condition of disorder in the eye due to increased pressure (glaucoma).
- You have an enlarged prostate gland.
- You are suffering from chronic lung disorders like chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma.
- You have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
- You have ever suffered from fits.
- You are planning for any surgery, especially dental surgery.
- You are taking medicines that may be harmful to the ears (as this medicine may mask the symptoms of undesired reaction in the ears).
- You are suffering from irregular heartbeats and other heart-related problems.
- You experience confusion, mood swings, tremors, hallucinations.
- You experience a rash on the skin.
- You are taking other anti-allergic medications.
- Use with caution in elders above 65 years of age as they are more prone to side effects like drowsiness, confusion, constipation or trouble urinating. Drowsiness and confusion can increase the risk of falling....
- Use it carefully in children and it is not recommended in children below 2 years of age.
Directions for Use of Gravol 50 MG
- Take this tablet as directed by the doctor.
- Swallow this tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- The chewable tablets should be chewed thoroughly before being swallowed.
Storage and disposal of Gravol 50 MG
- Store it at room temperature in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Gravol 50 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Gravol 50 MG
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Interactions of Gravol 50 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Medicines used to suppress the nervous system like CNS depressants, such as Diazepam, Alprazolam, Triazolam, Zolpidem, Mephobarbital, Phenobarbital should not be used along with Gravol Tablet as the side effects may worsen....
- Medicines containing potassium should be used with caution as Gravol Tablet may delay the elimination of potassium from the system.
- The active ingredient dimenhydrinate increases the symptoms of ototoxicity (toxic reaction to the inner ear due to the use of ototoxic drugs like Gentamicin, Streptomycin, Neomycin, Aspirin (in large doses), Ibuprofen, Naproxen. Thus, they should be used together with caution....
- This medicine increases the effect of other medicines used to treat allergic reactions like diphenhydramine, mood disorders like (amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Adapin, Sinequan), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil) and trimipramine (Surmontil), Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, thus should be used together with caution....
- Discuss with your doctor about any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible drug interactions.
Content Details

Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Will Gravol Tablet make me feel sleepy?
Q: Can Gravol Tablet help in vertigo?
Q: Can I take Gravol Tablet with paracetamol?
Q: Is Gravol Tablet a painkiller?
References
- GRAVOL. [Internet]. Pdf.hres.ca. 2021 [cited 9 April 2021]
- Dramamine, (dimenhydrinate) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more [Internet]. Reference.medscape.com. 2021 [cited 9 April 2021]
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