Gravol (dimenhydrinate) is a medication you can take for nausea and vomitting.

Gravol is generally safe for anyone to take, but beware that in can cause drowsiness.

 

Dosing:

Adults:

Gravol comes in a 50mg tablet. 

Adults can take up to 50mg of Gravol every 6 hours, as needed:

• i.e. take ONE of the 50mg tablets every 6 hours.

 

Children:

Children’s doses are based on their weight. Be sure you know your child’s weight.

 

Children’s Gravol may come in many different strengths and forms. The most common forms are:

“Liquid Gravol” – contains 15mg of Gravol per 5ml.

“Chewable Tablets” – contain 15mg of Gravol per tablet.

 

The doses recommended on the package is usually less than your child can actually take. 

 

The proper dose for children's gravol is:

• 1mg per kilogram body weight every 6 hours as needed.

• Up to a maximum of 50mg per dose.