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Best Price on Gravol 50 mg Tablets from Canada by Church & Dwight Canada

The brand Gravol 50 mg comes from Canada manufactured by Church & Dwight Canada. It is available in the quantity of one pack of 100 tablets.

What is Gravol (Dimenhydrinate) Used For?

Gravol (Dimenhydrinate) is a first-generation antihistamine, primarily used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness, radiation sickness, recovery after surgery, or the use of other medications. Furthermore, Gravol may be used to treat vertigo and symptoms related to inner ear conditions, such as Ménière’s disease and other labyrinthine disturbances.

The way Gravol works involves several specific actions in the brain and the inner ear to stop nausea and maintain balance. Its effects are primarily mediated by the diphenhydramine component of its active ingredient. It works by blocking H1 receptors and inhibiting acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the nervous system. In the inner ear, Gravol reduces stimulation of the vestibular system, the part of the body that senses motion and balance.

It specifically acts on the otolith system and the semicircular canals to reduce the signals that lead to the sensation of spinning or motion. In the brain, it also acts on the medullary chemoreceptor trigger zone and other neural pathways to block the signals that initiate the vomiting reflex. This medication, through these combined actions, depresses the central nervous system to prevent and relieve the physical symptoms of motion and illness.

Always take dimenhydrinate exactly as directed on the product packaging or as prescribed by your healthcare provider. For full details about its use, check out the product monograph.

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Do I need a prescription to order Gravol 50 mg/100 tab ?

No, a prescription is not required from your physician to order Gravol 50 mg/100 tab.