When do you use Gravol suppositories?
For motion sickness, unwrap and insert one suppository rectally 30 minutes to 1 hour before starting activity such as travel, or use as directed by your doctor. Do not use more medication than recommended. Your dosage is based on your age, medical condition and response to therapy.
How often can you take Gravol suppository?
Adults: 1/2 to 1 rectal suppository every 6 to 8 hours as needed or as directed by a physician.
Can you take 2 Gravol suppositories?
For the suppositories, the dose in this age group is 12.5 mg to 25 mg. Do not give more than one dose of the suppository form unless recommended by your doctor.
Can you take a Gravol suppository orally?
Gravol Comfort Shaped Suppositories are especially designed for easy insertion and should be used when quick relief is required or when the patient is unable to take Gravol orally.
How long does it take for Gravol suppositories to work?
This medication is typically used to control nausea and vomiting. It may also be used for motion sickness or to help relieve vertigo (dizziness). Its effects can be felt within 1 hour.
How long until Gravol makes you sleepy?
How long does Gravol make you sleep? The adult who takes 50 mg of this can get sleep of 4 Hours. Adults taking 100 mg of this can get sleep of Long-Acting 8-12 Hours.
How long does it take for a Gravol suppository to work?
Why is Gravol bad for seniors?
Gravol can also affect your concentration and movements. Younger children will feel all these effects more than adults. The elderly are more sensitive to these effects, especially if they have delirium or dementia.
How long does it take for Gravol suppository to absorb?
Can you take 3 Gravol?
Adults: 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, up to a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours. Children 6 to 12 years: 1/2 to 1 tablet every 6 to 8 hours as needed, up to maximum of 3 tablets in 24 hours.
How long does it take for suppository Gravol to work?
Is Gravol bad for your liver?
Hepatotoxicity. Despite widespread use, dimenhydrinate has not been linked to liver test abnormalities or to clinically apparent liver injury. The reason for its safety may relate to its limited duration of use. Likelihood score: E (unlikely to be a cause of clinically apparent liver injury).
When to use comfort shaped Gravol suppositories?
GRAVOL TM Comfort-Shaped Suppositories are designed for easy insertion and are ideal when quick relief is required or when GRAVOL TM cannot be taken orally. Available in 10 suppositories
How many capsules of Gravol should I take?
GRAVOL TM Liquid Gel Capsules 50 mg Adults: 1 or 2 capsules every 4 hours as needed, up to a maximum of 8 capsules in 24 hours. GRAVOL TM Easy To Swallow Tablets 50 mg Adults: 1 or 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, up to a maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Are there any nonmedicinal ingredients in Gravol?
Nonmedicinal ingredients: methylparaben (multidose vials only), propylene glycol, and propylparaben (multidose vials only). This medication does not contain tartrazine.
How is Gravol used to treat motion sickness?
Gravol is particularly effective in dealing with the nausea or vomiting associated with motion sickness, stomach- and flu-related illness. When taken orally, GRAVOL is quickly absorbed and starts to go to work immediately to calm symptoms.