Trimethobenzamide (Systemic)

Brand Names : Benzacot, Stemetic, Tebamide, Tigan, Tribenzagan, Trimazide

Proper Use of This Medicine

Do not use this medicine to treat nausea and vomiting in children unless otherwise directed by your doctor. If you are giving this medicine to a child, be especially careful not to give more than is prescribed since side effects may be more serious in children.

Trimethobenzamide is used only to relieve or prevent nausea and vomiting. Use it only as directed. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.

To insert the rectal suppository form of this medicine:

• First, remove foil wrapper and moisten the suppository with cold water. Lie down on your side and use your finger to push the suppository well up into the rectum. If the suppository is too soft to insert, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or run cold water over it before removing the foil wrapper.
• Wash your hands with soap and water.

Dosing - The dose of trimethobenzamide will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of trimethobenzamide. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of capsules that you take, or suppositories that you use, depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking trimethobenzamide .

• For oral dosage form (capsules):
  • For nausea and vomiting:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and older - 250 milligrams (mg) three or four times a day as needed.
    • Children - Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 15 mg per kilogram (6.8 mg per pound) of body weight divided into three or four doses. The dose is usually not more than 200 mg three or four times a day as needed.
• For injection dosage form:
  • For nausea and vomiting:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and older - 200 mg three or four times a day as needed, injected into a muscle.
    • Children - Use is not recommended.
• For rectal dosage form (suppositories):
  • For nausea and vomiting:
    • Adults and children 12 years of age and older - 200 mg three or four times a day as needed.
    • Children - Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 15 mg per kilogram (6.8 mg per pound) of body weight divided into three or four doses. The dose is usually not more than 200 mg three or four times a day as needed.

Missed dose - If you must use this medicine regularly and you miss a dose, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store the capsule form of this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.