CHLOR-TRIMETON vs DIMENHYDRINATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CHLOR-TRIMETON and DIMENHYDRINATE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CHLOR-TRIMETON	DIMENHYDRINATE
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE	DIMENHYDRINATE
Manufacturer	Schering	Watson Labs
Dosage forms	Tablet, extended release, Injectable	Injectable, Tablet
Drug class	Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist	Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria	Motion Sickness, Nausea, Vertigo

chlor-trimeton dimenhydrinate

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE

DIMENHYDRINATE

Manufacturer

Schering

Watson Labs

Dosage forms

Tablet, extended release, Injectable

Injectable, Tablet

Drug class

Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria

Motion Sickness, Nausea, Vertigo

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Chlor-Trimeton and Dimenhydrinate?

Chlor-Trimeton contains Chlorpheniramine Maleate, while Dimenhydrinate contains Dimenhydrinate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.