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Pepto Nausea Motion Sickness

Generic: Meclizine Hcl

OTC
Antihistamine✓ FDA-verified
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Pepto Nausea Motion Sickness is a medication used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, or dizziness caused by motion sickness. It works by helping to calm your stomach and reduce the feelings of nausea. For adults and children aged 12 and older, it is taken as 1 to 2 tablets once a day, ideally ½ to 1 hour before traveling. It's important to know that this medication should not be used in children under 12 unless directed by a doctor. Additionally, if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist before using it, as these can increase drowsiness.

Uses

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

Dosage

Take ½ to 1 hour before traveling.
Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 to 2 tablets once daily.
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 years unless directed by a doctor.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have breathing problems, glaucoma, or difficulty urinating.
  • Avoid alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers as they may increase drowsiness.
  • Use caution when driving or operating machinery.
  • If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

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).