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Antivert
Chemist Laboratories Ltd.
Generic: Meclizine Hydrochloride
Safety Advices
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UNSAFE
Antivert may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Antivert is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Antivert is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Antivert may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
UNSAFE
Antivert may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Antivert in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Antivert in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Antivert 50mg Tablet
Introduction
Antivert is an antihistamine medicine used to treat nausea, vomiting and vertigo associated with motion sickness. Antivert should be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. If you are travelling, then take it one hour before travelling. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. In...
... Show moreUses of Antivert
- Motion sickness
- Vertigo
Side effects of Antivert
Common
- Sleepiness
How to use Antivert
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. Antivert may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Antivert works
Antivert is an antihistaminic medication. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical in the brain that controls nausea, vomiting, and balance. It also makes you sleepy.
What if you forget to take Antivert?
If you miss a dose of Antivert, 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 regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
- Antivert can increase the effects of other CNS depressants (alcohol, barbiturates) medicine.
- If you are using Antivert for motion sickness, it should be taken an hour before your travel.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Antivert, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Brief Description
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 in divided doses. Discontinue if there is no response after 1-2 wk of treatment.
Nausea and vomiting
25-50 mg daily
Radiation sickness:
50 mg administered 2-12 hours prior to radiation treatment.
Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) :
25-50 mg, 1 hour before first ECP dose; repeat if needed in 24 hours.
Child Dose
Oral
12 years: 12.5-50 mg PO given 1 hour before travel and then daily PRN
Vertigo
>12 years: 25-100 mg/day PO in single daily dose or divided q6-12hr
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 labyrinth and blocks conduction in the middle ear vestibular-cerebellar pathways.
Precaution
Patients should be warned that Meclizine Hydrochloride may impair their ability to perform hazardous activities requiring mental alertness or physical coordination (e.g., operating machinery, driving a motor vehicle). Patients should avoid alcoholic beverages while taking this drug. Due to its potential anticholinergic action, this drug should be used with caution in patients with asthma, glaucoma or enlargement of the prostate gland.
Lactation: Not known if excreted in milk; use caution
Side Effect
Headache, drowsiness, vomiting, dry mouth, fatigue. Rarely, blurred vision.
Interaction
Additive effects with CNS depressants, neuroleptics, anticholinergics, alcohol.
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