Generic name: meclizine [ MEK-li-zeen ]
Brand names: Antivert, Bonine, D-Vert, Dramamine Less Drowsy, Driminate II,
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Drug class:Anticholinergic antiemetics
What is meclizine?
Meclizine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body.
Meclizine is used to treat or prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It is also used to treat symptoms of vertigo (dizziness or spinning sensation) caused by disease that affects your inner ear.
Meclizine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not take this medication if you are allergic to meclizine.
Before you take meclizine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, asthma, glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, or urination problems.
This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of meclizine.
Cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety can add to sleepiness caused by meclizine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use meclizine if you are allergic to it.
To make sure meclizine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have any of these conditions:
liver disease;
kidney disease;
asthma;
glaucoma;
enlarged prostate; or
urination problems.
FDA pregnancy category B. Meclizine is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tel
