Dimenhydrinate dosing
Antiemetics · 50 mg/mL · IV Push / IM
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.5 mg/kg | 35 mg |
| standard | 0.75 mg/kg | 52.5 mg |
| high | 1 mg/kg | 70 mg |
Max 50 mg per dose. Give slowly IV over 2 min. H1 antagonist with anticholinergic properties. Causes sedation and dry mouth.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence B · PONV prophylaxis studies
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Vigil computes Dimenhydrinate for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
Decision support for licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgment. Always verify against the package insert and the patient in front of you.