Suggestions for Extra Heavy Dosages
In the case of Dimenhydrinate, I have found that it is often necessary to give the pills an
hour earlier than above, i.e.. every 3 hours instead of 4. Also, that about 20% of victims
require 1/2 again as much as recommended, i.e.. for an average adult 1 and 1/2 tablets, or
perhaps 2 for a heavy adult. These suggestions for "over dosing" should not interpreted to
mean that the over dose should be continued for any longer than necessary. In general,
for not more than the first 2 or 3 doses.
In the case of Meclizine, I have never had to use extra to get a cure.
My rule of thumb for giving extra medication is simple. If the victim is not
recovering within about 30 minutes they should be given some more. The
early failures I had in curing someone already sick, appear to have been
due to a reluctance on my part to increase the dosage above the package
recommendations. A careful reading of the official instructions indicates
that a modest over dose to get the patient stabilized is generally safe. But
should be discontinued in subsequent doses, as soon as practical. I have
added material from detailed pharmacy recommendations, to supplement
my suggestions.
I can't emphasis enough, that failure to use an adequate amount for the
patient, considering their condition, will almost certainly result in a failure
to cure. And you will have given pills which may have/may not have been
absorbed. And the worst part of that is that you may not be able to tell how
much has been absorbed. Then you will be in a real quandary as to how
much more to give. It is my experience that any patient who shows signs
of not becoming cured after giving the pills, has almost certainly
swallowed them or somehow not absorbed the pills. Be aggressive to start,
then be cautious after you have them stabilized(not sick).
Dramamine is available in a chewable tablet, so is meclizine (both are over-the-counter
drugs.) Dramamine has been tested on children as young as 2. I have used on both of
these on children. The trick to using these things, is not to swallow the drug, but let it
dissolve in the mouth. Be warned, meclizine chewable is hard on the lining of the mouth.
It should be chewed up very fine and not allowed to stay long, in any one place.
Swallowing some of this is ok. Frankly I have taken to not even chewing it, just suck on
it until it dissolves. Chewable Dramamine is not as hard on the lining and I prefer it for
children, but it is more expensive.
The chewed tablet will absorb best in the cheek, but you can hold it under the tongue.
Details about Dosages to Use
