Meclizine Chewable Tablets
Generic name: Meclizine Chewable Tablets [ MEK-li-zeen ]
Brand name: Travel-Ease
Drug class: Anticholinergic antiemetics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 19, 2024.
Uses of Meclizine Chewable Tablets:
- It is used to help motion sickness.
- It is used to treat dizziness (vertigo).
- It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Meclizine Chewable Tablets?
- If you have an allergy to meclizine or any other part of this medicine (meclizine chewable tablets).
- If you are allergic to this medicine (meclizine chewable tablets); any part of this medicine (meclizine chewable tablets); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine (meclizine chewable tablets) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.
What are some things I need to know or do while I take Meclizine Chewable Tablets?
- Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine (meclizine chewable tablets). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
- Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how this medicine (meclizine chewable tablets) affects you.
- If you are allergic to tartrazine, talk with your doctor. Some products have tartrazine.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine (meclizine chewable tablets).
- Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs and natural products that slow your actions.
- If you have phenylketonuria (PKU), talk with your doctor. Some products have phenylalanine.
- If you are 65 or older, use this medicine (meclizine chewable tablets) with care. You could have more side effects.
- Do not give this medicine (meclizine chewable tablets) to a child without first checking with your child's doctor.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to you and the baby.
How is this medicine (Meclizine Chewable Tablets) best taken?
Use this medicine (meclizine chewable tablets) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.
- Chew well before swallowing.
- Some brands may be swallowed whole. Check with your pharmacist to see if your brand may be swallowed whole.
- Take 1 hour before travel if using for motion sickness.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
- If you take this medicine (meclizine chewable tablets) on a regular basis, take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
- If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
- Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
- Many times this medicine (meclizine chewable tablets) is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than told by the doctor.
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What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
- Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
What are some other side effects of Meclizine Chewable Tablets?
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:
These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.
How do I store and/or throw out Meclizine Chewable Tablets?
- Store at room temperature.
- Protect from light.
- Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
- Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
- Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do not flush down a toilet or pour down a drain unless you are told to do so. Check with your pharmacist if you have questions about the best way to throw out drugs. There may be drug take-back programs in your area.
Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer
- If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
- Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
- Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine (meclizine chewable tablets), please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.
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