MedDataToolMeclizine
Generic: Meclizine Hcl 25mg Chewable Tablets
Also: Meclizine HCL✓ FDA-verified
View full FDA label ↗Meclizine is a medication used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, or dizziness caused by motion sickness. It works by calming the signals in the brain that can lead to these uncomfortable feelings. You should take it as a tablet, either chewed or swallowed whole, about one hour before you travel, with a typical starting dose of 1 to 2 tablets once a day for adults and children aged 12 and older. It's important to note that it can make you drowsy, so you should avoid alcohol and be cautious when driving or operating machinery. If you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
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Uses
- prevention of nausea. treatment of nausea. prevention of vomiting. treatment of vomiting. prevention of dizziness. treatment of dizziness associated with motion sickness.
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Dosage
Take 1-2 tablets once daily for adults and children 12 years and over.
Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.
Take dose one hour before travel starts.
Tablets can be chewed or swallowed whole with water.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
DrowsinessDry mouthBlurred visionConstipation
Serious
Serious allergic reactions
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Ask a doctor before use if you have glaucoma.
- Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
- Ask a doctor before use if you have trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland.
- Avoid alcoholic drinks while using this product.
- Alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness.
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Drug interactions
- Sedativesmay increase drowsinessCaution
- Tranquilizersmay increase drowsinessCaution
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).