Diphenidol (Systemic)

Brand Names : difenidol

Proper Use of This Medicine

If you are taking diphenidol to prevent nausea and vomiting, it may be taken with food or a glass of water or milk to lessen stomach irritation, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. However, if you are already suffering from nausea and vomiting, it is best to keep the stomach empty, and this medicine should be taken only with a small amount of water.

Take this medicine only as directed . Do not take more of it and do not take it more often than directed by your doctor. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.

Dosing - The dose of diphenidol will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of diphenidol. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking diphenidol .

• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  • Adults: 25 to 50 milligrams (mg) every four hours as needed.
  • Children: The dose is based on body weight and must be determined by the doctor.

Missed dose - If your doctor has ordered you to take this medicine on a regular schedule and you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store the tablet form of this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.