General Information and Indications:
Meclizine is used to prevent and treat
nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It is most
effective if taken before symptoms appear.
Information For Users:
Meclizine comes as a regular and chewable tablet
and a capsule. For motion sickness, meclizine should be taken 1 hour before
you start to travel. Doses may be taken every 24 hours if needed. For
dizziness caused by an ear condition, Follow your doctor's recommendations.
Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or
pharmacist If you have any questions. Take meclizine exactly as directed. Do
not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your
health care provider.
The chewable tablets may be chewed or swallowed whole.
Special
precautions:
o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have
allergy to meclizine or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially amobarbital (Amytal), medications for
colds or allergies, pain medications, phenobarbital, sedatives, seizure
medications, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, and vitamins. These drugs may
increase the drowsiness caused by meclizine.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding glaucoma, an enlarged
prostate, urinary tract blockage, or asthma.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking meclizine, call your
doctor.
Possible Adverse
Effects:
Though adverse effects of meclizine are not
common, they could occur. Inform your doctor if any of the following
symptoms are severe or do not go away:
o drowsiness or fatigue
o dry mouth
If you have the following symptom, call your doctor without delay:
o blurred vision (Impaired vision)
Brand Name(s):
o Antivert®
o Bonine®
o Dramamine® Less Drowsy
o Meni-D® |
