Cyclizine Dosage

Usual Pediatric Dose for Motion Sickness

6 years and older: 25 mg orally every 6 to 8 hours

• Maximum dose: 75 mg/day

Comments:

• For the prevention of travel sickness, patients should take the first dose approximately 1 hour prior to departure or at the onset of symptoms.
• Patients should be cautioned to avoid driving or operating machinery while taking this drug.

Use: To prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, or dizziness associated with motion sickness

Renal Dose Adjustments

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Liver Dose Adjustments

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Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Use in children under 6 years of age
• Use in children with a breathing problem (e.g., chronic bronchitis) or glaucoma without consulting with a healthcare provider
• Use in children taking sedatives or tranquilizers without prior consultation with a healthcare provider

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 6 years; this drug is not recommended for use in these patients.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

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Other Comments

Administration advice:

• IV formulations should be injected slowly.
• Oral formulations should be given at least 1 hour prior to departure to prevent motion sickness.

Storage requirements:

• IV: Protect from light.

Patient advice:

• Inform patients that this drug may cause drowsiness, and they should avoid driving or operating machinery if these side effects occur.
• This drug may increase the side effects of alcohol; patients should avoid the concomitant use of alcohol.
• Advise patients to speak to their healthcare provider if they become pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

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