Adult Dosing
Motion sickness (Antivert, Bonine, Dramamine Less Drowsy, VertiCalm)
- 25-50 mg PO Daily; should be taken 1 hr before travel; may repeat in q24 hrs during travel
Zentrip (orally disintegrating strip)
- 1-2 strips PO qd PRN; should be taken before 1 hr before activity or at symptom onset
Vertigo (Antivert)
- 25-100 mg PO in divided dose bid-tid
Pediatric Dosing
- Safety and efficacy under 12 year have not been established
[Outline]
- Meclizine can cause drowsiness, patients should be cautioned against driving a car or operating dangerous machinery
- The Meclizine Hydrochloride Tablets contains FD&C Yellow #5 (tartrazine) which can cause allergic reaction (including bronchial asthma) in some individuals, particularly in patients who also have aspirin hypersensitivity
Cautions: Use cautiously in
- Asthma
- Glaucoma
- Prostatic hyperplasia
Antivert, Bonine, Dramamine Less Drowsy, VertiCalm, Zentrip interacts with :
Pregnancy Category:B
Breastfeeding: Safety unknown. The occasional doses of meclizine are probably acceptable during breastfeeding. Large doses or more prolonged use may cause effects in the infant or decrease the milk supply. This information is based upon LactMed database (available at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT last accessed 17 Jan 2011). Manufacturer advises caution.
US Trade Name(s)
- Antivert
- Bonine
- Dramamine Less Drowsy
- VertiCalm
- Zentrip
US Availability
meclizine hydrochloride (generic)
Antivert
Bonine
Dramamine Less Drowsy, VertiCalm
Zentrip
- Orally disintegrating strip: 25 mg
Canadian Trade Name(s)
Canadian Availability
Bonamine
UK Trade Name(s)
UK Availability
Australian Trade Name(s)
Australian Availability
[Outline]
Pricing data from www.DrugStore.com in U.S.A.
- Meclizine HCl 25 MG TABS [Bottle] (PAR)
30 mg = $19.99
60 mg = $30.97 - Antivert 25 MG TABS [Bottle] (PFIZER U.S.)
30 mg = $49.34
90 mg = $118.62 - Antivert 12.5 MG TABS [Bottle] (PFIZER U.S.)
30 mg = $32.54
90 mg = $73.47 - Meclizine HCl 12.5 MG TABS [Bottle] (PAR)
30 mg = $18.99
60 mg = $26.97 - Antivert 50 MG TABS [Bottle] (PFIZER U.S.)
30 mg = $71.39
90 mg = $204.73
Warning: This pricing information is subject to change at the sole discretion of DS Pharmacy. For the most current and up-to-date pricing information, please visit drugstore.com.
