Product Description
Meclizine Tablet 25mg is an antihistamine medication used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It can also be used to reduce dizziness and loss of balance (vertigo) caused by inner ear problems.
Here's a summary of its key features:
Uses:
- Prevents and treats nausea, vomiting, and dizziness from motion sickness.
- Reduces dizziness and loss of balance (vertigo) from inner ear problems.
Dosage and Administration:
- Take by mouth with or without food.
- For motion sickness prevention, take the first dose one hour before starting activity like travel.
- Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
- Do not increase your dose or take more often than directed.
Side Effects:
- Common side effects: drowsiness, dry mouth, tiredness.
- Serious side effects: mental/mood changes (restlessness, confusion), fast/irregular heartbeat, shaking (tremor), difficulty urinating, seizures.
- Allergic reactions: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
Precautions:
- Tell your doctor about any allergies, medical history (especially breathing problems, glaucoma, heart problems, high blood pressure, seizures, stomach/intestine problems, overactive thyroid, difficulty urinating, liver problems, kidney problems).
- This drug may make you drowsy. Avoid alcohol or marijuana. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything requiring alertness until you can do it safely.
- Consult your doctor before surgery or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Interactions:
- This drug may interact with other medications, including antihistamines applied to the skin, opioid pain or cough relievers, alcohol, marijuana, drugs for sleep or anxiety, muscle relaxants, and other antihistamines.
- It may interfere with certain lab tests.
Overdose:
- Symptoms of overdose may include severe drowsiness, seizures, widened pupils.
- If someone has overdosed, call 911 or a poison control center immediately.
Important Note: This information is for general knowledge only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance and treatment.
