| Why
is Meclizine prescribed?
Meclizine is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness
caused by motion sickness. It is most effective if taken before
symptoms appear.
Meclizine
is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more information.
How
should Meclizine be used?
Meclizine comes as a regular and chewable tablet and a
capsule. For motion sickness, Meclizine should be taken 1 hour
before you start to travel. Doses may be taken every 24 hours
if needed. For dizziness caused by an ear condition, follow your
doctor's directions. Follow the directions on your
label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain
any part you do not understand. Take Meclizine exactly as directed.
Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed
by your doctor.
The
chewable tablets may be chewed or swallowed whole.
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| Meclizine's
Price List |
| |
| |
Brand Name |
Generic Name |
Strength |
Manufacturer |
Quantity |
US$ |
|
|
|
Antivert , Bonine (brand ) Bonamine |
Meclizine hydrochloride |
25 mg tab |
Pfizer |
50 tabs |
29.00 |
|
What
special precautions should I follow?
Before
taking Meclizine, tell
your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Meclizine or
any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what
medications you are taking, especially amobarbital (Amytal), medications
for colds or allergies, pain medications, phenobarbital, sedatives,
seizure medications, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, and vitamins.
These drugs may increase the drowsiness caused by Meclizine.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma, an enlarged
prostate, urinary tract blockage, or asthma.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant,
or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Meclizine,
call your doctor.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue
your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make
up for a missed one.
What
side effects can Meclizine cause?
Although side effects from Meclizine are not common, they can
occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or
do not go away:
drowsiness
or fatigue
dry mouth
If you experience the following symptom, call your doctor immediately:
blurred
vision
What storage conditions are needed for
Meclizine?
Keep Meclizine in the container it came in, tightly closed, and
out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away
from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away
any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your
pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
What
other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do
not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist
any questions you have.
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