Meclizine (Oral Route)


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Meclizine (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Antivert
  • Antivert/25
  • Antivert/50
  • Dramamine II
  • Meclicot
  • Meni-D
  • Motion Sickness Relief
  • Simply Motion
  • Travel Sickness

Description

Meclizine is used to prevent and control nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It is also used for vertigo (dizziness or lightheadedness) caused by ear problems.

Meclizine is an antihistamine. It works to block the signals to the brain that cause nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
  • Capsule
  • Tablet, Chewable
Before Using
DR603697 Portions of this document last updated: Dec. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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