Meclizine

Information About Meclizine

Uses of Meclizine

Meclizine is commonly used to relieve motion sickness and vertigo.

How Meclizine Works

Meclizine is an antihistamine that works by blocking the effect of histamine and acetylcholine. Meclizine also blocks the middle ear vestibular-cerebellar pathway conduction in a case of vertigo and urgency.

Side Effects of Meclizine

Headache, Drowsiness, Vomiting, Dry mouth, Fatigue, Blurring of vision

Authorship

Written By

Dr Mohd Ramzdhan Bin Mohd Masdar

MD (Crimea State Medical University)

Reviewed By

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli

MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Meclizine Related Warnings

Alcohol Not Advisable

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Meclizine. Taking Meclozine with alcohol may have enhance the CNS depressant effects such as drowsiness.

Pregnancy Maybe Safe

Meclizine should be used only when needed and only after consulting your doctor.

Lactation Limited Data

Occasional doses of Meclizine during breastfeeding is accepted even though it can pass into breast milk. However, there is no established data about its potential side effects on nursing baby. Instead, Meclizine is found to have the potential of reducing breast milk suppy.

Driving Not advisable

Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Meclizine may cause side effects such as drowsiness which could affect the ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney Use With Care

Meclizine should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease as excretion of metabolite occur here. Start patients on lower dosage of Meclizine. Please consult your doctor before using it.

Liver Limited Data

Meclizine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease because it is primarily metabolized by the liver. Start patients on lower dosage of Meclizine. Please consult your doctor before using it.