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Less Drowsy Formula Motion Sickness Relief

Generic: Meclizine Hcl

OTC
Antihistamine✓ FDA-verified
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Less Drowsy Formula Motion Sickness Relief is a medication used to help 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 moving. For adults and children aged 12 and over, the starting dose is 1 to 2 tablets taken once daily, ideally ½ to 1 hour before you start your activity, but you should not take more than directed. It's important to note that this medication should not be used by children under 12 unless directed by a doctor. Additionally, if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers, you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using it, as these can increase drowsiness.

Uses

  • prevention of nausea. treatment of nausea. treatment of vomiting. treatment of dizziness associated with motion sickness.

Dosage

Take the first dose 1/2 to 1 hour before starting activity.
Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 to 2 tablets once daily.
Do not take more than directed.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.

Side effects

Common

Drowsiness may occurUse caution when driving or operating machinery
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Do not use for children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have glaucoma.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have difficulty urinating due to prostate enlargement.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have breathing problems like emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
  • Avoid alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers as they may increase drowsiness.
  • If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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).