Active Ingredients: Meclizine
Representative Names: Antivert
Note: The below information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of antivert meclizine is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your doctor before you buy antivert meclizine online.
What is Antivert (Meclizine)?
Antivert is an antihistamine. It helps to prevent nausea, vomiting, or dizziness associated with motion sickness, and to treat or prevent vertigo (extreme dizziness or a sensation that you or your surroundings are tilting or spinning around).
What should I check before I use Antivert Meclizine?
Please verify if you have any of these conditions: asthma, glaucoma, prostate trouble, stomach problems, urinary problems, an unusual or allergic reaction to Antivert (Meclizine), other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives, breast-feeding.
How should I use Antivert Meclizine?
Take Antivert (Meclizine) tablets or capsules by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets or capsules with a drink of water (chewable tablets can be chewed or swallowed whole). If you are using Antivert (Meclizine) to prevent motion sickness, take the dose at least 1 hour before travel. If Antivert (Meclizine) upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your doctor regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose of Antivert Meclizine?
If you miss a dose and are taking Antivert (Meclizine) on a regular schedule, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with Antivert Meclizine?
Alcohol, barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions), certain antibiotics given by injection, digoxin, medicines for anxiety or sleeping problems, such as alprazolam, diazepam or temazepam, medicines for hay fever and other allergies, medicines for mental depression, medicines for movement abnormalities as in Parkinson's disease, or for gastrointestinal problems, medicines for pain, medicines that relax skeletal muscle.
On the questionaire needed to buy Antivert (Meclizine), inform of all medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your doctor if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your doctor before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from using Antivert Meclizine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor as soon as possible: fainting spells, fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations).
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor if they continue or are bothersome): blurred vision, constipation, difficulty passing urine, difficulty sleeping, drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, stomach upset.
What precautions should I take while taking Antivert Meclizine?
VIf you are taking Antivert (Meclizine) on a regular schedule, visit your doctor for regular checks on your progress.
Antivert (Meclizine) may make your mouth dry. Chewing sugarless gum, sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Visit your dentist regularly.
You may get dizzy, drowsy or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how Antivert (Meclizine) affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can increase possible dizziness; avoid alcoholic drinks.
Antivert (Meclizine) may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your ophthalmologist if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Can I overdose with Antivert Meclizine?
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Where can I keep my Antivert Meclizine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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