Trimethobenzamide (By mouth)
trye-meth-oh-BENZ-a-mide
Drug classes
Antiemetic (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Trimethobenzamide is used to treat nausea and vomiting .
This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription .
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Capsule
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water. Drink plenty of fluids while you are using this medicine to keep from becoming dehydrated.
If you cannot swallow the capsule whole, you may open it and mix the medicine beads with juice or soft food (applesauce or pudding). Swallow the mixture without chewing.
If a dose is missed:
If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
Keep this medicine in the original tightly closed, light-resistant container, away from moisture and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are using any medicines that make you sleepy (such as sleeping pills, cold and allergy medicine, narcotic pain relievers, or sedatives).
Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.
When Not To Use
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to trimethobenzamide. This medicine should not be given to children unless approved by your doctor.
Warnings
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
This medicine may make you drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
If your vomiting does not stop after taking this medicine for one day, call your doctor.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
Dark-colored urine or pale stools
Hot, dry skin without sweating
Lightheadedness or fainting
Problems with balance or walking
Uncontrollable muscle movements or twitching
Yellow skin or eyes
Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Blurred vision
Mild diarrhea
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Tigan
There may be other brand names for this medicine.