IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare profesisonal. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professioanl before using that drug.
MECLIZINE, CYCLIZINE - ORAL
(MECK-lih-zeen, SYE-klih-zeen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Antivert, Bonine, Dramamine II, Marezine
USES: This medication is used to prevent or treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness or middle ear infecitons.
HOW TO USE: For motion sickness, take the first dose 30 miuntes before traveling. For other conditions, take exactly as directed by your doctor. Chewable tablets must be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, blurred vision, stomach upset, headache or dry mouth. These effetcs should subside as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or become bothersome, inform your docotr. Since that medication may cause drowsiness, use caution engaging in activiteis requiring alertness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: glaucoma, prostate problems, urinary problems, asthma, any allergies you have. Alcohol may intensify the drowisness effect of that drug. Limit alcohol intake and use caution performing tasks that require alertness such as driving and operating machinery. Do not give mecliznie to a child under 12 years of age without a doctor's permission. Before using that medication, inform your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known if that medication is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonrpescription drugs you may use, especially of drugs that have a drowsiness effect such as: medications for cough/colds and allergies, drugs used for sleep, anti-seizure medications, narcotic pain drugs (e.G., codeine), barbiturates (e.G., phenobarbital), tranquilizers. Do not satrt or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdsoe 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 siezures.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with ohters.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usaul dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temeprature away from sunlight and moisture.