Meclizine Hydrocloride
PrescriptionTicari adlar: MECLIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
About This Medication
11 DESCRIPTION Meclizine hydrochloride, USP a histamine (H1) receptor antagonist, is a white or slightly yellowish, crystalline powder. It has the following structural formula: Chemically, meclizine hydrochloride is 1-(p-chloro-α-phenylbenzyl)-4-(m-methylbenzyl) piperazine dihydrochloride monohydrate. Tablets Meclizine hydrochloride tablets, USP are available in two different strengths: 25 mg. In addition, each tablet contains the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicone dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake (15 to 20%). Each meclizine hydrochloride 25 mg tablet contains 25 mg of meclizine dihydrochloride equivalent to 21.07 mg of meclizine free base. image description
Etken Maddeler
| Bileşen | Güç |
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| Meclizine Hydrochloride | - |
Endikasyonlar ve Kullanım
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Side Effects Overview
Uyarılar ve Önlemler
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS May cause drowsiness: Use caution when driving a car or operating dangerous machinery ( 5.1 ). Potential anticholinergic action: this drug should be prescribed with care to patients with a history of asthma, glaucoma, or enlargement of the prostate gland ( 5.2 ). 5.1 Drowsiness Since drowsiness may occur with use of meclizine hydrochloride, patients should be warned of this possibility and cautioned against driving a car or operating dangerous machinery. Patients should avoid alcoholic beverages while taking meclizine hydrochloride [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ]. 5.2 Concurrent Medical Conditions Because of its potential anticholinergic action, meclizine hydrochloride should be used with caution in patients with asthma, glaucoma, or enlargement of the prostate gland.
Kontrendikasyonlar
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Meclizine hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to meclizine or any of the inactive ingredients [see Adverse Reactions (6) and Description (11) ]. Meclizine hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to meclizine or any of the inactive ingredients ( 4 ).
Frequently Asked Questions
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Meclizine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of vertigo associated with diseases affecting the vestibular system in adults. Meclizine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of vertigo associated with diseases affecting the vestibular system in adults ( 1 ).
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Recommended dosage: 25 mg to 100 mg daily, in divided doses ( 2.1 ). Tablets: Swallow whole ( 2.2 ). 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage is 25 mg to 100 mg daily administered orally, in divided doses, depending upon clinical response. 2.2 Administration Instructions Tablets Meclizine hydrochloride tablets must be swallowed whole.
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS May cause drowsiness: Use caution when driving a car or operating dangerous machinery ( 5.1 ). Potential anticholinergic action: this drug should be prescribed with care to patients with a history of asthma, glaucoma, or enlargement of the prostate gland ( 5.2 ). 5.1 Drowsiness Since drowsiness may occur with use of meclizine hydrochloride, patients should be warned of this possibility and cautioned against driving a car or operating dangerous machinery. Patients should avoid alcoholic beverages …
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Meclizine hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to meclizine or any of the inactive ingredients [see Adverse Reactions (6) and Description (11) ]. Meclizine hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to meclizine or any of the inactive ingredients ( 4 ).
Meclizine Hydrocloride is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Meclizine Hydrocloride drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Meclizine Hydrocloride label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 995666 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Meclizine Hydrocloride (FDA National Drug Code)
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