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Bonine

Generic: Meclizine Hydrochloride

OTC
Antihistamine✓ FDA-verified
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Bonine is a medication that helps prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, or dizziness caused by motion sickness. It works by calming the signals in your brain that can make you feel sick when you're in motion. You should take it as a chewable tablet, one hour before you travel, with a starting dose of 1 to 2 tablets once a day, but you should follow your doctor's advice for the exact amount. It's important not to use this medication in children under 12 unless a doctor says it's okay. Additionally, if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers, you should check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it, as these can increase drowsiness.

Uses

  • nausea. vomiting. dizziness associated with motion sickness.

Dosage

Take 1 to 2 chewable tablets once daily.
Take the dose one hour before travel.
Chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing.
Do not swallow tablets whole.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.

Side effects

Common

Drowsiness may occurSeek medical help for overdose
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Do not use in children under 12 unless directed by a doctor.
  • Ask a doctor if you have difficulty urinating due to prostate enlargement.
  • Consult a doctor if you have glaucoma or breathing problems.
  • Avoid alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers while using this product.
  • Use caution when driving or operating machinery.
  • If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.

Drug interactions

  • Sedativesmay increase drowsinessCaution
  • Tranquilizersmay increase drowsiness.Caution

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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).