Bonine
Generic name:meclizine [ MEK-li-zeen ]
Brand names: Bonine, Travel-Ease
Drug class:Anticholinergic antiemetics
What is Bonine?
Bonine is used to treat or prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Bonine is also used to treat symptoms of vertigo (dizziness or spinning sensation) caused by disease that affects your inner ear.
Bonine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Bonine if you are allergic to it.
Bonine should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old.
Do not give Bonine to a child without medical advice.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease;
urination problems.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
How should I take Bonine?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.
To prevent motion sickness, take Bonine about 1 hour before you travel or anticipate having motion sickness. You may take this medicine once every 24 hours while you are traveling, to further prevent motion sickness.
To treat vertigo, you may need to take Bonine several times daily. Follow your doctor's instructions.
This medicine can affect the results of allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Bonine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
