Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
Legal Status
U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
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U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY | |
Dimenhydrinate | |
REGULATED | Yes |
STATUS | Over-The-Counter |
SCHEDULE | Un-Scheduled |
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) is unscheduled in the United States. It is sold over-the-counter as an approved drug and is legal to buy, possess, and ingest without a license or prescription. Sales for human consumption are regulated by the FDA and each formulation or product requires specific FDA approval.
INTERNATIONAL LAW #
Australia #
We have been told that dimenhydrinate is availablefrom chemists in Perth, Western Australia. It is sold in packages containing ten 50 mg pills with no evident restriction. (unconfirmed) (thanks BM)
Canada #
Gravol or Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) is legal to purchase in Canada without a prescription. It is available in any drug store and most supermarkets. It is available in different strengths, types of tablets, and flavors. (unconfirmed) (thanks N)
Mexico #
We have been told that dimenhydrinate is legal and available over-the-counter in Mexico with no age restriction. (unconfirmed) (thanks MA)
New Zealand #
Diphenhydramine and dimenhydrinate are controlled under the "Sedating Antihistamines" category and are restricted to pharmacy sales and prescriptions. See www.medsafe.govt.nz/downloads/mcc33SedatingAntihistamines.doc. (thanks R) (last updated Feb 16 2011)
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