Diphenidol

Also known as: Difenidol Hcl, Difenidol embonate

Drug #1902

Diphenidol is used to relieve or prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by certain medical problems.

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Primary Characteristics

Diphenidol is also known as Difenidol Hcl, Difenidol embonate.

Molecular Weight: 345.9 · Non-proprietary name: Diphenidol.

Pharmacokinetics

Elimination: plasma half-life is 4 hours.

Indications

Diphenidol is primarily indicated in conditions like Dizziness, Motion sickness, Nausea and vomiting, Vertigo.

Diphenidol is also indicated for secondary conditions like Ear pain.

Contraindications

Diphenidol is contraindicated in conditions like Anuria, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Dosage

Diphenidol's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route
Adult Dosage
37.5 mg	37.5 mg	—	oral
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Diphenidol is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Blurred vision, Drowsiness, Dry mouth, Headache, Shortening of breath, Sleep disturbance, Stomach upset.

Warnings / Precautions

This medication may cause some people to have blurred vision and to become dizzy,drowsy or less alert then normal. GI disorders,prostate trouble,glaucoma,heart disease or allergy, pregnancy.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Diphenidol should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.17.2 — Antiemetics & antinauseants