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Meclizine Hcl

(other types of Meclizine Hcl)
brand name(s): Antivert (learn more about brand vs. generic drugs)

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Information on Meclizine Hcl

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Learn more about usage, cautions, and possible side effects of Meclizine Hcl.

Tablets
Chemical Name: MECLIZINE (MEK-li-zeen)

Common uses for Meclizine Hcl
Meclizine Hcl 25mg is an antihistamine used to treat and prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Before using Meclizine Hcl
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Meclizine Hcl 25mg. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE MECLIZINE HCL 25mg if you are also taking sodium oxybate. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including lung or breathing problems (such as asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema); shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; recent surgery; stomach, bowel, or bladder blockage; prostate problems (such as enlarged prostate); difficulty urinating; glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye; allergies; pregnancy; or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking Meclizine Hcl 25mg.

Directions for Meclizine Hcl
Follow the directions for using Meclizine Hcl 25mg provided by your doctor. IF YOU ARE TAKING MECLIZINE HCL 25mg TO PREVENT MOTION SICKNESS: take it at least 1 hour before you travel. STORE MECLIZINE HCL 25mg at room temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF MECLIZINE HCL 25mg and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Cautions for Meclizine Hcl
DO NOT TAKE MECLIZINE HCL 25mg if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE or take Meclizine Hcl 25mg for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Meclizine Hcl 25mg. AVOID ALCOHOL while you are using Meclizine Hcl 25mg. MECLIZINE HCL 25mg WILL ADD TO THE EFFECTS of alcohol and other depressants (such as sleep aids and tranquilizers). Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants. Meclizine Hcl 25mg may cause drowsiness or blurred vision. DO NOT DRIVE, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Meclizine Hcl 25mg. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Meclizine Hcl 25mg during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF MECLIZINE HCL 25mg IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using Meclizine Hcl 25mg, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Meclizine Hcl
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking Meclizine Hcl 25mg include drowsiness or dry mouth. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to Meclizine Hcl 25mg is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Drug interactions for Meclizine Hcl
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions for Meclizine Hcl

If you take too much Meclizine Hcl
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual excitability, drowsiness, hallucinations, very slow or shallow breathing, and seizures.

Additional information for Meclizine Hcl
DO NOT SHARE MECLIZINE HCL 25mg with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE MECLIZINE HCL 25mg for other health conditions. KEEP MECLIZINE HCL 25mg out of the reach of children.

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