Meclizine Chewable Tablets

Name: Meclizine Chewable Tablets

Uses of Meclizine Chewable Tablets

  • It is used to help motion sickness.
  • It is used to treat dizziness (vertigo).
  • It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Meclizine Chewable Tablets?

  • Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine (meclizine chewable tablets). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
  • Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how this medicine affects you.
  • If you are allergic to tartrazine, talk with your doctor. Some products have tartrazine.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine (meclizine chewable tablets).
  • Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs and natural products that slow your actions.
  • If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with care. You could have more side effects.
  • Do not give to a child younger than 12 years of age.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine (meclizine chewable tablets) while you are pregnant.
  • Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

  • Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Not able to pass urine.
  • Feeling very tired or weak.

If OVERDOSE is suspected

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

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