Dymenate 12.5mg/5ml Syrup

Dymenate 12.5mg/5ml Syrup contains dimenhydrinate, an antihistamine-based medicine that is widely used to prevent and relieve nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness, as well as vertigo from other causes. It works on the balance centres of the inner ear and the vomiting centre in the brain to reduce the sensation of dizziness and the urge to vomit.

This syrup is commonly used before travelling by car, boat, or plane to prevent motion sickness, and can also help relieve nausea and vomiting associated with vertigo or inner ear disturbances in adults and children. Dymenate 12.5mg/5ml Syrup is available without a prescription in Malaysia and can be purchased over the counter for short-term use.

Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine that also has anticholinergic properties, working by blocking signals from the vestibular (balance) system of the inner ear to the vomiting centre of the brain, which reduces the nausea, dizziness, and vomiting that occur with motion sickness or vertigo.

For motion sickness, Dymenate 12.5mg/5ml Syrup is best taken 30 to 60 minutes before travelling, using the measuring cup or spoon provided, and the bottle should be shaken well before each use; follow the dose stated on the product label or as advised by a doctor or pharmacist, and avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how the syrup affects you, as it can cause drowsiness.

Dosage depends on age and should follow the instructions on the product label or the advice of a pharmacist or doctor; adults are generally guided toward a measured dose taken every 4 to 6 hours as needed, up to a maximum daily amount, while children require a lower, age-appropriate dose, and use in children under 2 years is not recommended unless directed by a doctor.

Unopened, Dymenate 12.5mg/5ml Syrup is generally stable until the expiry date printed on the bottle and carton; once opened, it should be used within the timeframe stated on the label, and the expiry date should always be checked before use.

Store Dymenate 12.5mg/5ml Syrup below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, keep the bottle tightly closed between uses, and keep it out of reach and sight of children.

• Known hypersensitivity to dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine, or other antihistamines
• Narrow-angle glaucoma
• Urinary retention or significant prostate enlargement
• Newborn or premature infants
• Use of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medicine within the past 14 days
• Severe asthma or acute lower respiratory tract symptoms — use with caution

• Avoid alcohol, as it increases drowsiness and sedation
• Increased sedative effect when combined with other sedating medicines, such as sleeping pills, other antihistamines, or some pain relievers
• Not recommended with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
• May mask the symptoms of ototoxicity (ear damage) caused by certain other medicines, such as some antibiotics — inform your doctor if you are taking other medicines

• Take 30 to 60 minutes before travelling for best effect against motion sickness
• Shake the bottle well before each dose and use the measuring cup or spoon provided
• Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this syrup affects you
• Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration without medical advice
• If dizziness or vomiting persists despite use, or is accompanied by other symptoms such as severe headache or chest pain, seek medical advice
• Keep well hydrated if vomiting has occurred

Dimenhydrinate is a well-established antihistamine-based antiemetic widely used in Malaysia and Singapore for the prevention and relief of motion sickness and vertigo-related nausea. As it can cause drowsiness, it is best used with care around activities requiring alertness, and anyone with persistent, severe, or unexplained dizziness or vomiting should consult a doctor rather than relying on this syrup alone.