Trimethobenzamide (oral/injection)
Generic name: trimethobenzamide (oral/injection) [ trye-METH-oh-BENZ-a-mide ]
Brand names: Benzacot, Ticon, Tigan
Dosage forms: intramuscular solution (100 mg/mL); oral capsule (250 mg; 300 mg)
Drug class:Anticholinergic antiemetics
What is trimethobenzamide?
Trimethobenzamide is used to treat nausea and vomiting related to surgery or caused by stomach flu.
Trimethobenzamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use trimethobenzamide if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver disease; or
kidney disease.
Do not give this medication to a child or teenager without medical advice, especially if the child has a fever, flu symptoms, or chicken pox.
It is not known whether trimethobenzamide will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed while using trimethobenzamide. Ask your doctor about any risk.
How should I take trimethobenzamide?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Trimethobenzamide is usually taken 3 or 4 times per day. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Trimethobenzamide oral is taken by mouth. Trimethobenzamide injection is injected into a muscle by a healthcare provider.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since trimethobenzamide is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while using trimethobenzamide?
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how trimethobenzamide will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.
Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
Trimethobenzamide side effects
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