Meclizine/Buclizine/Cyclizine (Systemic)
Category- Antiemetic—Buclizine; Cyclizine; Meclizine
- Antivertigo agent—Meclizine
DescriptionBuclizine, cyclizine, and meclizine are used to prevent and treat nausea,
vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness, and vertigo (dizziness
caused by other medical problems).
Some of these preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription.
Others are available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have
special instructions on the proper dose of the medicine for your medical condition.
They are available in the following dosage forms:
Oral
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Buclizine
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Cyclizine
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Meclizine
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Tablets (U.S.)
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Chewable tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
- Antivert 3
- Antivert/25 3
- Antivert/50 3
- Bonine 3
- Dramamine II 3
- Marezine 2
- Meclicot 3
- Medivert 3
In Canada—
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Note:
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For quick reference, the following medicines are numbered
to match the corresponding brand names.
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| This information applies to the following medicines: |
| 1. |
Buclizine (BYOO-kli-zeen)*† |
| 2. |
Cyclizine (SYE-kli-zeen) |
| 3. |
Meclizine (MEK-li-zeen)‡ |
| * Not commercially available in the U.S. |
| † Not commercially available in Canada |
| ‡ Generic name product may be available
in the U.S. |
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