Meclizine (By Mouth)
Meclizine (MEK-li-zeen)
Used to treat motion sickness and dizziness. Belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamines.
Brand Name(s):Meclicot, Antivert, Antivert/50, Antivert/25, Simply Motion, Dramamine II, Motion Sickness Relief, Meni-D
There may be other brand names for this medicine. When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction meclizine or related medicines such as buclizine (Buclidan-S®) or cyclizine (Marezine®). How to Use This Medicine:
Capsule, Chewable Tablet, Tablet
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Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
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You may take your medicine with food or milk to avoid stomach upset. One dose should keep you from getting nauseated for 24 hours.
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Chew the chewable tablet for at least 2 minutes.
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If you are taking this medicine for motion sickness, it should be taken at least one hour before you travel.
If a dose is missed:
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If you are taking meclizine regularly, take your medicine as soon as you remember that you have missed your dose.
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If it is nearly time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
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You should not use two doses at one time.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
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Keep your medicine at room temperature, away from heat, direct light and moisture.
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Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
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Keep all medicine away from children.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking prescription or over-the-counter sleeping pills, sedatives, muscle relaxants, narcotics, pain medications, antidepressants, tranquilizers or barbiturates (such as phenobarbital).
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Avoid drinking alcohol while taking meclizine.
Warnings While Using This Medicine:
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
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This medicine may make you drowsy. Be careful when driving a car or operating heavy machines.
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Check with your doctor before taking meclizine if you have asthma, glaucoma, emphysema or lung disease, heart failure, an enlarged prostate gland, or trouble urinating.
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This medicine is not for children less than 12 years old.
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
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Very fast or irregular heartbeat
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Wheezing or trouble breathing
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Rash or hives
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Severe confusion
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
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Drowsiness
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Headache
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Diarrhea or constipation
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Dry mouth, nose, or throat
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Blurred vision (mild)
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
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