Description

This medication is an antiemetic which belongs to the family of H1 type antihistamines. Nausicalm Syrup 150 ml bottle has sedative and atropine effects which explain certain contraindications and precautions for use.
It is used to prevent and treat motion sickness and in the short-term treatment of nausea and vomiting without fever.

Nausea and vomiting are two different manifestations that can occur in isolation but are often associated. They are most often passengers. They can be alleviated through rest and simple dietary measures. If this is not enough, anti-emetic drugs available without a prescription in pharmacies can be taken for a day or two provided they are not contraindicated. Consult your pharmacist.

Using advice:

In the prevention of motion sickness, this medication should be half an hour before departure.

Usual dosage:
In case of travel sickness:

• Adult: 1 to 2 tablespoons of syrup before departure, possibly to be renewed during the trip.
• Child from 6 to 15 years old: 1 to 2 teaspoons of syrup, before departure. The socket can possibly be renewed. Do not exceed 10 teaspoons of syrup per 24 hours.
• Child from 2 to 6 years old: ½ to 1 teaspoon of syrup, before departure. The socket can possibly be renewed. Do not exceed 5 teaspoons per 24 hours.

In case of nausea and vomiting:

• Adult: 1 to 2 tablespoons of syrup, every 6 to 8 hours. Do not exceed 8 tablespoons of syrup per day.
• Child from 6 to 15 years old: 1 to 2 teaspoons of syrup, every 6 to 8 hours. Do not exceed 10 teaspoons of syrup per day.

The duration of treatment should not exceed 2 days without medical advice.

Composition:

The active substance is: dimenhydrinate (0.472 g per 150 ml of syrup).
The other ingredients are: sucrose, caramel flavor, methyl and propyl parahydroxybenzoate and purified water.

Precautions for use:

Do not take Nausicalm Syrup:

• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substance (dimenhydrinate) or to any of the other ingredients of NAUSICALM.
• If you are allergic to medicines in the same family as NAUSICALM (antihistamines) used to treat allergies.
• If you have glaucoma (caused by increased pressure inside the eye).
• If you have difficulty urinating.

Never give Nausicalm Syrup to a child:

• less than 2 years old to prevent and treat motion sickness.
• under 6 years of age to treat transient nausea and vomiting.

The nausea and vomiting occurring in children under 6 years of age can have various origins. In this case, you should take your child to see a doctor.

Take special care with Nausicalm Syrup:

• This medicine contains 3.6 g of sucrose per teaspoon and 10.8 g of sucrose per tablespoon. This should be taken into account if you are on a low sugar diet or have diabetes.
• The use of this medication is not recommended in patients with sucrose intolerance (rare hereditary disease).
• As a precaution, do not use this medication if you have bronchial asthma.
• This medication should be used with caution in pregnant women and children under 12 years of age.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor:
If you have a long-term liver or kidney disease. Your doctor will need to adjust the dose to your condition.
In the elderly with prostate disorders and with a predisposition to constipation, dizziness or drowsiness.

Taking or using other medications:
This medication contains an antihistamine, dimenhydrinate. Other drugs contain it. Do not combine them so as not to exceed the maximum recommended dose.

You should also avoid taking NAUSICALM at the same time as a medicine that contains alcohol.

If you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Nausicalm Syrup is not recommended for pregnant women and if breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines:
This medication can cause you to fall asleep and decrease your alertness. You should not drive or use a machine if you experience any of these effects.

***This product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Information and statements made are for education purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your treating doctor. ChePha does not dispense medical advice, prescribe, or diagnose illness.

The views and nutritional advice expressed by ChePha are not intended to be a substitute for conventional medical service. If you have a severe medical condition or health concern, please see your physician.