Does Dramamine have Aspirin in it? 

Does Dramamine have Aspirin in it? 

No, Dramamine (Dimenhydrinate) does not have Aspirin in it. They are two different medications used for entirely different therapeutic purposes. Dramamine is an over-the-counter antihistamine, whereas Aspirin is an over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). 

More about Dramamine 

Dramamine (Dimenhydrinate) is an OTC antihistamine that directly blocks histamine-1 receptors, which inhibits histamine from binding to them. Histamine is an allergy mediator and is responsible for triggering the majority of allergy symptoms(1)

Dramamine is frequently used for managing motion sickness, nausea, dizziness, etc. It is a generally well-tolerated medication. However, Dramamine may still cause some side effects. These are:

  • Sleepiness 
  • Headache 
  • Tinnitus
  • Dry mouth 
  • Weakness 
  • Over-excitation 
  • Blurry vision 
  • Impairment of coordination 
  • Dizziness 
  • Nausea
  • Blackouts 

Some serious and rare side effects associated with the use of Dramamine include:

  • An allergic reaction 
  • Difficulty in breathing 
  • Irregular heartbeat

More about Aspirin 

Aspirin is an OTC medication which is commonly used to manage pain, fever, and inflammation. Aspirin can also be used for blood thinning and is a part of post-myocardial infarction treatment regimens(2)

It can also be used to prevent heart attacks in people with severe hypertension. Aspirin basically inhibits Prostaglandin synthesis, which is an important mediator of pain and inflammation. Aspirin is also associated with some side effects. These include:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting 
  • Abdominal pain
  • Acid reflux 
  • Flatulence 

Some rare and serious side effects associated with the use of Aspirin include:

  • An allergic reaction or hypersensitivity 
  • Arrhythmia or abnormal heartbeat
  • Irregular breathing 
  • Tremors 
  • Bloody vomiting 
  • Loss of hearing
  • Black or tarry stools – indicating gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Ulceration 

Final words

To sum up, both Dramamine and Aspirin are different medications and are intended to use for different therapeutic purposes. Make sure you take the right medication.

Although both Dramamine and Aspirin are OTC medications, they may not work well in every other individual. It is important to closely monitor your side effects and report anything unusual to your healthcare provider. 

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References

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PubChem [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US), National Center for Biotechnology Information; 2004-. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 10660, Dimenhydrinate; [cited 2023 Mar. 03]. Available from: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Dimenhydrinate

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PubChem [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US), National Center for Biotechnology Information; 2004-. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 2244, Aspirin; [cited 2023 Mar. 03]. Available from: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Aspirin