Meclizine Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 2, 2025.
Applies to the following strengths: 25 mg; 12.5 mg; 50 mg; 30 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Vertigo
- 25 to 100 mg orally per day in divided doses
- Dosing dependent upon clinical response.
Use: Management of vertigo associated with diseases affecting the vestibular system.
Usual Adult Dose for Motion Sickness
- Initial Dose: 25 to 50 mg orally 1 hour before travel
- Maintenance Dose: Repeat dose every 24 hours if needed
Use: Management of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Vertigo
Age 12 years and older:
- 25 to 100 mg orally per day in divided doses
- Dosing dependent upon clinical response.
Use: Management of vertigo associated with diseases affecting the vestibular system.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Motion Sickness
Age 12 years and older:
- Initial Dose: 25 to 50 mg orally 1 hour before travel
- Maintenance Dose: Repeat dose every 24 hours if needed
Use: Management of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Use with caution
Liver Dose Adjustments
Use with caution
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 12 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
More about meclizine
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Pricing & coupons
- Reviews (235)
- Drug images
- Side effects
- Patient tips
- During pregnancy
- Support group
- Drug class: anticholinergic antiemetics
- Breastfeeding
Patient resources
Other brands
Antivert, Bonine, Dramamine Less Drowsy, Dramamine II, ... +3 more
Professional resources
Other brands
Related treatment guides
See also:
Phenergan
Phenergan (promethazine) is used to treat allergy symptoms and prevent motion sickness. Includes ...
Ozempic
Learn about Ozempic (semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes treatment, weight management, cardiovascular ...
Antivert
Antivert (meclizine) is used to treat or prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion ...
Dramamine Less Drowsy
Dramamine Less Drowsy is used for motion sickness, nausea/vomiting, vertigo
Promethegan
Promethegan is used for allergic reactions, allergic rhinitis, allergies, anaphylaxis, light ...
Transderm-Scop
Transderm-Scop is used for motion sickness, nausea/vomiting, parkinsonian tremor
Diphenidol
Diphenidol is used for meniere's disease, nausea/vomiting, nausea/vomiting, postoperative, vertigo
Scopolamine
Scopolamine is used for motion sickness, nausea/vomiting, parkinsonian tremor, vertigo
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
