Do I need a prescription for Marinol?

MARINOL is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat: nausea and vomiting caused by anti-cancer medicine (chemotherapy) in people whose nausea and vomiting have not improved with usual anti-nausea medicines.

Is Marinol a controlled substance?

DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE MARINOL® (Dronabinol) Capsules is one of the psychoactive compounds present in cannabis, and is abusable and controlled [Schedule III (CIII)] under the Controlled Substances Act.

How much Marinol can you take?

Most patients respond to 2.5 mg twice daily, but the dose may be further increased to 5 mg one hour before lunch and 5 mg one hour before dinner, as tolerated to achieve a therapeutic effect. Maximum Dosage: 10 mg twice daily.

Does Marinol make you sleepy?

Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, feeling “high”, an exaggerated sense of well-being, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, or stomach/abdominal pain may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Which is the active ingredient in Marinol capsules?

Dronabinol has the following empirical and structural formulas: Dronabinol, the active ingredient in MARINOL® (dronabinol) Capsules, is synthetic delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC). Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol is also a naturally occurring component of Cannabis sativa L. (Marijuana).

What do you need to know about Marinol and dronabinol?

Here’s what you need to know. Marinol is an FDA-approved medication with the active ingredient, dronabinol, a synthetic form of THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting treatment), as well as anorexia related to weight loss in patients with AIDS.

Are there any medical benefits to taking Marinol?

Additionally, new evidence underlines the benefits of Marinol for pain that is not associated with cancer and painful flare-ups in fibromyalgia. The use of Marinol for pain proved to be mildly effective in managing chronic pain and muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis.

What is the trade name for Marinol and Syndros?

The International Nonproprietary Name Dronabinol, also known as Marinol and Syndros, is a trade name for a specific form of tetrahydrocannabinol, sold as an appetite stimulant, antiemetic, and sleep apnea reliever. It is approved by the FDA as safe and effective for HIV/AIDS -induced anorexia and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting only.