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About Mevert 25mg Tablet

MECLIZINE belongs to the group of 'antihistamine/antiemetic' medication, primarily used to treat travel sickness (also called motion sickness). It is also used to treat dizziness and sickness caused by inner ear problems (such as vertigo). Motion sickness is feeling sick when travelling by car, boat, plane or train. Vertigo makes you or everything around you feel dizzy - enough to affect your balance. It’s more than just dizziness.

Uses of Mevert 25mg Tablet

Travel sickness (motion sickness), Vertigo (a spinning sensation or dizziness)

Medicinal Benefits of Mevert 25mg Tablet

MECLIZINE contains Meclizine, and It is classed as a drowsy (sedating) antihistamine. It blocks histamine's effects in your brain to reduce symptoms of travel sickness (motion sickness). It also acts as a calcium channel blocker. This helps improve blood flow in the inner ear and reduces symptoms caused by vertigo.

Directions for Use

Take the tablet of MECLIZINE with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Side Effects of Mevert 25mg Tablet

• Sleepiness
• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Headache
  • Lethargy

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take MECLIZINE if you are allergic to MECLIZINE or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other medications, herbal products you are taking or have been taking. If you have a problem emptying the urinary bladder, glaucoma (increase eye pressure), liver or kidney disease, asthma, an enlarged prostate, inform your doctor before starting MECLIZINE. Alcohol should not be consumed along with MECLIZINE as it may cause excessive drowsiness. If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, it is recommended not to take MECLIZINE. If your skin becomes yellow and urine also becomes pale yellow, consult your doctor immediately.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 MECLIZINE is known to interact with Alzheimer's disease medications (donepezil, galantamine), anticholinergic (benztropine, scopolamine), antipsychotics (chlorpromazine, clozapine, fluphenazine, thioridazine, risperidone, trazodone), pain relievers (acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone), diuretics (furosemide), muscle relaxants (cyclobenzaprine, orphenadrine, baclofen, and methocarbamol), sedative-hypnotic (zolpidem, zaleplon, eszopiclone, temazepam, triazolam, estazolam, flurazepam, suvorexant, and doxepin),  antihistamines (clemastine, carbinoxamine, diphenhydramine, and hydroxyzine).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 MECLIZINE is known to interact in patients with glaucoma (increased eye pressure), kidney or liver problems, urinary tract blockage, an enlarged prostate, asthma.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• MECLIZINE should not be taken along with alcohol as it may increase sleepiness and drowsiness.

PREGNANCY

• MECLIZINE is a pregnancy category B drug. It is not known whether it will harm the baby or not. But, it is recommended not to take it during pregnancy.

BREAST FEEDING

• MECLIZINE is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

DRIVING

• MECLIZINE is known to cause sleepiness and blurred vision, so you should not operate any machinery or car which requires mental alertness.

LIVER

• Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using MECLIZINE. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

KIDNEY

• Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using MECLIZINE. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.