Avert50mg
Tablet
Biopharma Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Avert may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Avert is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there a... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Avert is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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| Driving | UNSAFE Avert may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Avert in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Avert in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
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
- Avert can increase the effects of other CNS depressants (alcohol, barbiturates) medicine.
- If you are using Avert for motion sickness, it should be taken an hour before your travel.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Avert, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
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.
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