Dronabinol is a prescription medicine that contains a synthetic (man-made) form of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), one of the main active cannabinoids found in cannabis.
What is Dronabinol Used For?
In the UK, dronabinol may be prescribed to help treat sickness and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, but only when other anti-sickness medicines have not worked.
In some other countries, dronabinol is also used to help stimulate appetite in certain conditions. However, in the UK doctors must follow strict local rules and guidance when prescribing it.
It’s important to note that dronabinol is not the same as medical cannabis flower or oil. It is a single, synthetic form of THC, whereas medical cannabis contains a wider range of cannabinoids and terpenes.
Is Dronabinol Synthetic?
Yes. Instead of being taken directly from the cannabis plant, dronabinol is made in a laboratory to copy the effects of natural THC.
