Motion Relief (meclizine HCl)
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Overview
Meclizine, a piperazine-derivative antihistamine, is an antiemetic.
USES: Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It may also be used to reduce dizziness and loss of balance (vertigo) caused by inner ear problems.
Generic name: meclizine HCl
Pronunciation: (MEK-li-zeen)
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Motion Relief:
- Vertigo
Dosing
For the prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, and/or vertigo associated with motion sickness, the usual oral dosage of meclizine hydrochloride in adults and children 12 years of age or older is 25-50 mg once daily or as directed by a physician. For the prevention of motion sickness, 25-50 mg of the drug may be given 1 hour before exposure to motion.
For the control of vertigo associated with diseases affecting the vestibular system, the usual adult dosage is 25-100 mg daily, administered in divided doses.
Meclizine hydrochloride is administered orally.
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Meclizine is teratogenic in animals. Although retrospective studies in humans suggest that the use of meclizine during pregnancy is probably not associated with teratogenic effects, the manufacturers state that the drug is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant.
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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