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Answer Meclicin is the German spelling of the drug known as Meclizine in the US. Also known as Meclozine in the UK.
Meclizine
(Antivert, Bonine, Dramamine II, Driminate II)
Meclizine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.
Meclizine is used to treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness. Meclizine may also be helpful in treating vertigo. Meclizine may also be used for purposes other than those listed.
Before taking meclizine, tell your doctor if you have
asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, or another lung disease;
glaucoma; difficulty urinating or an enlarged prostate gland; or severe or chronic constipation. You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Meclizine is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not take meclizine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether meclizine passes into breast milk. Do not take meclizine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Meclizine is not approved for use by children younger than 12 years of age.
For motion sickness, meclizine is usually taken about 1 hour before travel. The dose may be repeated once a day after that for the duration of the journey if necessary.
For vertigo, doses may be taken several times a day.
Symptoms of a meclizine overdose include extreme drowsiness, seizures, hallucinations, and decreased breathing.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Meclizine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking meclizine.
Stop taking meclizine and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives). Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take meclizine and talk to your doctor if you experience drowsiness or dizziness; a dry mouth (may be relieved by sugarless gum, ice chips, saliva substitutes, or other products if bothersome); blurred vision; nervousness; insomnia; or constipation.
Meclizine may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to your doctor. Meclizine may affect skin allergy tests. Tell your doctor that you are taking this medication if you need to undergo allergy testing.
