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Meclizine is available as a 12.5 mg, 25 mg, and 50 mg oral tablet and a 25 mg chewable tablet.

Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to treat vertigo and motion sickness.

Meclizine is an antihistamine. It blocks histamine, a natural chemical in your body, from binding (attaching) to a part of your brain that triggers nausea and vomiting.

The typical dose of Meclizine is 25 mg to 100 mg total per day, split into multiple doses and taken by mouth (or chewed for chewable tablets) throughout the day.

Meclizine is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.

Common side effects of Meclizine include:

• Sleepiness
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Vomiting

Serious side effects are rare with Meclizine. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

• Allergic reaction (anaphylaxis): closing of the throat, skin rash, swelling of the face, trouble breathing
• Accidentally taking too much medication: fast heartbeat, flushing, extreme sleepiness, changes in vision, irritability in children

The following medications may interact with Meclizine:

• CNS depressants Including alcohol, may result in excessive drowsiness and CNS depression

Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers

Meclizine is a recommended treatment option for morning sickness during pregnancy. However, you should talk to your healthcare provider before taking this medication if you are pregnant.

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