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Meclizine (Oral)
Used to treat motion sickness and dizziness.Belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamines
Brand Names:
Meclicot, Antivert, Antivert/50, Antivert/25, Simply Motion, Dramamine II, Motion Sickness Relief, Meni-D
Contraindications:
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®)
Uses:
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.
Storage:
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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Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
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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:
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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.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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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
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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)
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