Originally Posted by
hoser2112
The national drug schedule specifies dimenhydrinate and its salts are Schedule III drugs - they have to be dispensed under the supervision of a pharmacist (aka they are available on the shelves in a pharmacy - a pharmacist must be present in case of questions or concerns).
Thanks for the clarification.
By the way, at least in Quebec you can buy generic dimenhydrinate for about 1/10 of the price of "Gravol". Just ask for it, and they'll dispense it. No prescription required.