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meclizine Hcl

Meclizine Hcl
Meclizine-Oral


Meclizine Hcl is used to prevent or treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness or middle ear infections.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Dramamine Less Drowsy, Antivert/25, V-R Travel Motion Sickness, Motion Sickness Relief Ii, Motion Sickness, Medi-Meclizine, Motion Sickness Ii, Antivert, Travel-Ease, D-Vert, Travel Motion Sickness

 
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meclizine Hcl
Dramamine Less Drowsy, Antivert/25, V-R Travel Motion Sickness, Motion Sickness Relief Ii, Motion Sickness, Medi-Meclizine, Motion Sickness Ii, Antivert, Travel-Ease, D-Vert, Travel Motion Sickness

Uses
Meclizine Hcl is used to prevent or treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness or middle ear infections.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include unusual excitability, drowsiness, hallucinations, very slow or shallow breathing, and seizures.

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Meclizine HCl, USP 25 mg,
Meclizine HCl, USP 25 mg,
Meclizine HCl, USP 12.5 mg,
Meclizine HCl, USP 12.5 mg,

How To Use
  • For motion sickness, take the first dose 30 minutes before traveling.
  • For other conditions, take exactly as directed by your doctor.
  • Chewable tablets must be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.

Side Effects
  • May cause drowsiness, blurred vision, stomach upset, headache or dry mouth.
  • These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
  • If they persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
  • Since Meclizine Hcl may cause drowsiness, use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: glaucoma, prostate problems, urinary problems, asthma, any allergies you have.
  • Alcohol may intensify the drowsiness effect of Meclizine Hcl.
  • Limit alcohol intake and use caution performing tasks that require alertness such as driving and operating machinery.
  • Do not give meclizine to a child under 12 years of age without a doctor s permission.
  • Before using Meclizine Hcl, inform your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • It is not known if Meclizine Hcl is excreted into breast milk.
  • Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of drugs that have a drowsiness effect such as: medications for cough/colds and allergies, drugs used for sleep, anti-seizure medications, narcotic pain drugs (e.g., codeine), barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital), tranquilizers.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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