Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Antivert, Bonine, Dramamine All Day Less Drowsy
Availability:
Prescription and over-the-counter
Therapeutic Class:
Antihistamine
Forms:
Tablets and chewable tablets
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
To prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness from motion sickness
To treat dizziness (vertigo) (Antivert only)
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Meclizine Drug Class
Meclizine (mek-lih-zeen) is a first-generation antihistamine (non-selective H1 antagonist).
Meclizine Age Range
Meclizine is approved for use in adults and children 12 years of age and older.
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