Meclozine / Meclizine

Uses	Motion sickness (travel sickness), Vertigo (dizziness or a spinning sensation)
Therapy	Anti-Emetic, Anti-Vertigo
Side Effects	Blurred vision, Constipation, Dry mouth, Drowsiness, Headache, Sleepiness, Stomach upset

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Molecule Description

Meclozine / Meclizine is used to alleviate nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness. It can also address vertigo (loss of balance) caused by an inner ear disorder. It works by acting on the part of the brain that governs vomiting, nausea, and balance.

Uses

Management of Motion sickness (travel sickness)
Treatment of Vertigo (dizziness or a spinning sensation)

Contraindications

When should one not use Meclozine / Meclizine

Asthma
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (enlargement of the prostate gland)
Glaucoma
Hepatic impairment
Low blood pressure
Peptic ulcer
Urination problems

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Blurred vision
Constipation
Dry mouth
Drowsiness
Headache
Sleepiness
Stomach upset

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

When pregnant, Meclozine / Meclizine is generally thought to be safe to use. Animal research has demonstrated little or no negative effects on the growing foetus. However, human studies are sparse. Please consult your doctor.

Breast Feeding

When nursing, Meclozine / Meclizine is likely to be safe to use. Based on limited human data, the medicine appears to pose no major harm to the foetus. Meclozine / Meclizine in higher doses or for longer periods may induce tiredness and other side effects in the newborn.

Driving

Meclozine / Meclizine can make you drowsy and dizzy by lowering your alertness, affecting your vision, or making you drowsy and disoriented. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should not drive.

Alcohol

Combining Meclozine / Meclizine with alcohol must not be done because it may cause extreme drowsiness.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You should check the expiration date of Meclozine / Meclizine. It is unlikely that a single dose of expired Meclozine / Meclizine will cause an adverse reaction.
If you have any questions, or if you feel uncomfortable or sick, please consult your primary health care practitioner or pharmacist.
Consult your doctor if you find that you are pregnant.
Consult your doctor if you want to stop the medicine.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Meclozine / Meclizine is a sleepy (sedating) antihistamine. It minimises the discomfort of motion sickness by blocking the actions of histamine inside the brain. It works as a calcium channel blocker as well. This increases the blood flow inside the inner ear and ameliorates vertigo symptoms.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Psychotic medications such as fluphenazine and haloperidol have the chance of experiencing sedative side effects. Drowsiness, sluggish respiration, and difficulty thinking are some of the symptoms.
Meclozine / Meclizine with anti-anxiety medications such as clonazepam and lorazepam have the chance of experiencing sedative side effects. Fatigue, decreased respiration, and difficulty concentrating are some of the symptoms.
Anti-allergic medications such as carbinoxamine and diphenhydramine have the chance of experiencing sedative side effects. Tiredness, slow breathing, and poor reasoning are some of the symptoms.
Medications used to manage muscle spasms such as orphenadrine, cyclobenzaprine, and baclofen have the chance of experiencing sedative side effects. Dizziness, irregular breathing, and impaired processing are some of the symptoms.

Interactions with food items

There is no known interaction with food.

Dosage

Overdose

Do not exceed the recommended dosage. Taking extra medication won't help your difficulties; instead, it could lead to poisoning. If you or anybody else thinks they may have overdosed on Meclozine / Meclizine, immediately go to the nearby hospital or care home's emergency department.

Missed a Dose

If you miss a dosage, take it as immediately as you realise it. When your next prescription is approaching, disregard the missed prescription and return to your regular dosing plan. To help compensate for a missing dose, do not take an extra dosage. If you constantly forget to take your medication, consider placing an alarm or contacting a member of the family to notify you.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Meclozine / Meclizine usually starts working within about one hour. Please visit your doctor if you do not notice any difference in your symptoms.

For the best benefit, Meclozine / Meclizine is advised to be taken one to two hours before you are scheduled to travel, as it takes about one hour to take full effect.

No. Meclozine / Meclizine is a non-narcotic, non-addictive, and non-antibiotic medication. It's an antihistamine with a lower anticholinergic effect.

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