Avert50mg

Introduction

Avert is an antihistamine medicine used to treat nausea, vomiting and vertigo associated with motion sickness. Avert should be taken with or without fo... View More

Uses of Avert

• Motion sickness
• Vertigo

Side effects of Avert

• Sleepiness

How to use Avert

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Avert may be taken with or... View More

How Avert works

Avert is an antihistaminic medication. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical in the brain that controls nausea, vomiting, and balance... View More

What if you forget to take Avert?

If you miss a dose of Avert, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your reg... View More

Indication

Motion sickness, Vertigo and Vestibular disorders

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Motion sickness Adult: 25-50 mg 1 hr before travelling and repeat 24 hrly if needed. Vertigo and vestibular disorders Adult: 25-100 mg daily ... View More

Child Dose

Oral <12 years: Safety and efficacy not established Motion Sickness >12 years: 12.5-50 mg PO given 1 hour before travel and then daily PRN Verti... View More

Contraindication

Meclizine Hydrochloride and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to these ingredients.

Mode of Action

Meclozine blocks vasopressor response to histamine and has a slight blocking action against acetylcholine. It decreases excitability of the middle ear l... View More

Precaution

Patients should be warned that Meclizine Hydrochloride may impair their ability to perform hazardous activities requiring mental alertness or physical c... View More

Side Effect

Headache, drowsiness, vomiting, dry mouth, fatigue. Rarely, blurred vision.

Interaction

Additive effects with CNS depressants, neuroleptics, anticholinergics, alcohol.