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Meclizine HCL is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of motion sickness and dizziness. Meclizine may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. For the safe and effective use of Meclizine HCL, you need to follow the instructions of your doctor.
1. What does Meclizine do?
Meclizine is an antihistamine used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It can also be used to reduce dizziness and loss of balance caused by inner ear problems.
2. How to use Meclizine HCL correctly?
The correct use of Meclizine HCL will help increase absorption of active ingredients and promote maximum effects, ensuring effective treatment for patients. Therefore, patients should pay attention to the following when using the drug:
Take this drug by mouth. When using the chewable tablet, the user should chew it thoroughly and then swallow. The dose of Meclizine HCL is examined by the doctor and prescribed for use. Therefore, do not increase your dose or take it regularly without consulting your doctor. To prevent motion sickness, take your first dose one hour before starting the activity. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve after taking the medicine or if something bad happens.
3. Meclizine HCL side effects
Some side effects when using Meclizine HCL are as follows:
The drug can cause drowsiness, dry mouth and fatigue. To relieve dry mouth, suck on hard candy (sugar-free), shaved ice, chew gum (sugar-free), drink water, or use a saliva substitute. In case the side effects persist or get worse, seek medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you have any of these serious side effects: Mood changes (such as restlessness, confusion); fast, irregular heartbeat; shaking (tremor) and difficulty urinating. If you have any reactions such as skin rash, itching, swelling (especially of the face - tongue - throat), severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, notify your doctor immediately.
Buồn ngủ và mệt mỏi là một trong những tác dụng phụ của thuốc Meclizine HCL.
4. Prevention of side effects of the drug Meclizine HCL
To prevent side effects of Meclizine HCL, you should:
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in meclizine before taking the medicine. Patients need to report medical history to the doctor, especially breathing problems (asthma, emphysema); high pressure in the eye (glaucoma ); heart, liver, kidney problems, high blood pressure, seizures, or gastrointestinal tract; overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism); difficulty urinating. Do not drive, use machines, or do anything that requires alertness immediately after taking Meclizine HCL. In children, when using Meclizine HCL drug may occur more side effects than adults. The drug may cause euphoria in young children instead of drowsiness. Older adults are also more sensitive to the side effects of the drug, especially drowsiness, confusion, or difficulty urinating. Therefore, elderly people after taking Meclizine HCL need to rest in place, because drowsiness and confusion can increase the risk of falls. Pregnant women who must use Meclizine HCL should have a doctor's prescription. Breastfeeding women should consult a doctor.
5. Possible interactions when taking Meclizine HCL
Drug interactions can change the way it works or increase your risk of serious side effects. Therefore, patients should:
Keep all products you use (including prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal products) to tell your doctor. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's approval. Some products that may interact with this drug include: Topical antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine cream, ointment, spray). Tell your doctor if you are taking opioid pain relievers; cough suppressants (codeine, hydrocodone); alcohol; marijuana; sleeping or anxiety medication (lprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem); muscle relaxants (carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine) or other antihistamines (cetirizine, diphenhydramine). Meclizine HCL may also affect the results of certain tests. Therefore, if you are taking Meclizine HCL, tell your healthcare provider or doctor before performing the test.
Tương tác thuốc Meclizine HCL với các thuốc khác có thể làm tăng nguy cơ mắc các tác dụng phụ nghiêm trọng.
6. Some notes when using drugs
When using Meclizine HCL, patients should note:
If overdose and serious symptoms such as fainting, difficulty breathing, severe drowsiness, convulsions, dilated pupils, changes in children mentally and emotionally, it is necessary to take the patient to the nearest medical facility. In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Store Meclizine HCL at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom and keep away from children and pets. In a nutshell, Meclizine is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of motion sickness and dizziness. For safe and effective medication use, you need to follow your doctor's instructions.
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Reference source: Webmd.com
