Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums

Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums is a product specifically formulated to combat the symptoms of motion sickness , such as nausea and vomiting during car, train, plane and ship journeys. Each gum contains Dimenhydrinate 20 mg , an active ingredient known for its effectiveness in preventing motion sickness. The chewing gums have a pleasant peppermint flavour, making them pleasant and discreet to take. This practical format of 10 gums is ideal for those who travel frequently and want a quick and easy-to-use remedy. Thanks to its formulation, Travelgum acts quickly, providing relief in just a few minutes.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Active ingredients contained in Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums - What is the active ingredient in Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums?

Each medicated chewing gum contains: Active ingredient: Dimenhydrinate 20 mg. Excipients with known effect: aspartame (E 951), sorbitol (E 420), sucrose, glucose and lactose.

EXCIPIENTS

Composition of Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums - What does Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums contain?

Colloidal anhydrous silica, Dextrin, Sorbitol (E 420), Talc, Magnesium stearate, Light magnesium oxide, Liquid glucose, Macrogol 35000, Titanium dioxide (E 171), Calcium carbonate, Sodium saccharin, Aspartame (E 951), Povidone 25, Sucrose, Levomenthol, Natural mint flavour (also containing lactose), Solid semi-synthetic glycerides, White wax, Methacrylic acid - methyl methacrylate copolymer (1:2) (Eudragit S 12.5 and Eudragit S 100), Potassium phosphate monobasic, Montan wax, Chewing gum base, Dimethylaminoethyl - methyl methacrylate methyl - butyl methacrylate copolymer (Eudragit E 12.5).

DIRECTIONS

Therapeutic indications Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums - Why is Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums used? What is it for?

Motion sickness (nausea and vomiting during car, train, plane and ship travel).

CONTRAINDICATIONS SIDE EFFECTS

Contraindications Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums - When should Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums not be used?

Known hypersensitivity to the component or to other antihistamines. Phenylketonuria. Pregnancy. Use in newborns and premature babies, as well as during breastfeeding, is not recommended.

DOSAGE

Quantity and method of taking Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums - How to take Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums?

Adults and children (aged 4 to 12 years): start chewing 1 gum at the first symptoms of nausea. The effect is felt after 2-3 minutes; to achieve maximum effectiveness, continue chewing for 5-10 minutes. The effect lasts, depending on the situation and the patient, from 1 to 3 hours. Adults: if the effect fades or the discomfort persists, it is possible to repeat the administration after 3-4 hours, up to a maximum of 4 medicated chewing gums per day. Children: repeat no more than twice a day. Do not exceed the recommended doses. People who are particularly sensitive to motion sickness should use TRAVELGUM 20 mg medicated chewing gum before particular situations such as: winding roads, turbulence during the flight, bad weather during sea travel, etc. In this way, the first symptoms of malaise can also be avoided. Travelgum 20 mg medicated chewing gums have a pleasant peppermint flavour; They should not be swallowed, as this would further increase the initial nausea.

CONSERVATION

Storage Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums - How to store Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums?

Do not store above 25°C.

WARNINGS

Warnings Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums - About Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums it is important to know that:

Never swallow Travelgum chewing gum. In diabetics, consider that one chewing gum contains approximately 500 mg of glucose and sucrose. Use with caution in subjects suffering from glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, other urinary retention syndromes, intestinal obstruction, bronchial asthma, epilepsy. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children. Travelgum contains: - 3 mg of aspartame (E 951) per chewing gum; - less than 1 mmol (23 mg) of sodium per chewing gum, i.e. essentially “sodium-free”; - 285 mg of sorbitol (E 420) per chewing gum. Patients with hereditary fructose intolerance should not be given this medicine; - sucrose : patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine; - glucose and lactose : patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.

INTERACTIONS

Interactions Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums - Which medicines or foods can modify the effect of Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums?

During treatment with Travelgum, it is advisable to avoid the simultaneous use of alcoholic beverages and hypnotic, sedative or tranquilizing drugs, in order to prevent any additive sedation phenomena. The use of antihistamines at the same time as certain ototoxic antibiotics may mask the first signs of ototoxicity, which may reveal itself only when the damage is irreversible.

SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums can cause side effects - What are the side effects of Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums?

With the use of antihistamines, drowsiness, dry mouth, photosensitivity, accommodation disorders, urination disorders, headaches, anorexia, nausea, allergic skin reactions may occur. Less frequently, dizziness, asthenia, insomnia (especially in children), euphoria, tremors, hypotension, tachycardia. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions that occur after authorisation of the medicinal product is important, as it allows continuous monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the national reporting system at https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazioni-reazioni-avverse.

OVERDOSE

Overdose Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums - What are the risks of Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums in case of overdose?

In case of accidental poisoning, treatment will be symptomatic: there are no specific antidotes for H1 blockers.

PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums.

Use only if strictly necessary and under the direct supervision of a doctor.

DRIVING AND USE OF MACHINERY

Take Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums before driving or using machines - Does Travelgum 20mg 10 medicated chewing gums affect driving or using machines?

Since the most frequent side effect of antihistamines is sedation, which may manifest itself as drowsiness, those who carry out operations requiring a high level of alertness (driving a motor vehicle, operating machinery) must be warned of this.