Meclizine Tablets
Chemical
Name: MECLIZINE (MEK-li-zeen)
Common Meclizine uses
This
medicine is an antihistamine used to treat and
prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused
by motion sickness. It may also be used to treat
other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Before using Meclizine
INFORM
YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine that you are
taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical
conditions including allergies, pregnancy, or
breast-feeding.
Meclizine Directions
Follow
the directions for using this medicine provided
by your doctor. IF YOU ARE TAKING THIS MEDICINE
TO PREVENT MOTION SICKNESS: take it at least 1
hour before you travel. STORE THIS MEDICINE at
room temperature, away from heat and light. IF
YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are
using it regularly, take it as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular
dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Meclizine Cautions
THIS
MEDICINE MAY CAUSE drowsiness. Do not drive,
operate machinery, or do anything else that
could be dangerous until you know how you react
to this medicine. THIS MEDICINE WILL ADD TO THE
EFFECTS of other depressants or alcohol. Ask
your pharmacist if you have questions about
which medicines are depressants. FOR WOMEN: IT
IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in
breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE
BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this
medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist
to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Meclizine
SIDE
EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment,
include drowsiness or dry mouth. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your
doctor. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug
interactions can result in unwanted side effects
or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use
our drug interaction checker to find out if your
medicines interact with each other.
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If you take too much Meclizine
If
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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.
Additional Meclizine information
DO NOT
SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was
not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for
other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out
of the reach of children.
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