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Meclizine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Meclizine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Meclizine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Meclizine is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Meclizine safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Meclizine in pregnant women.
Is the use of Meclizine safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Meclizine. If you see any side effects, stop taking Meclizine immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Meclizine again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Meclizine on the Kidneys?
Meclizine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Meclizine on the Liver?
Side effects of Meclizine rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Meclizine on the Heart?
Meclizine is completely safe for the heart.
Meclizine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Meclizine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Meclizine habit forming or addictive?
Meclizine is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Meclizine. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Meclizine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Meclizine is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Meclizine
Taking Meclizine with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Meclizine
Consuming Meclizine with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Antivert® (meclizine HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 663
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 46-47