Meclizine: How Should I Take Meclizine


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How should I take meclizine?


Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

water Take meclizine with a full glass of water.

The chewable tablet may be swallowed whole, crushed, or chewed.

To prevent motion sickness, take meclizine about 1 hour before you travel or engage in activity that causes motion sickness. You may take meclizine once every 24 hours while you are traveling, to further prevent motion sickness.

To treat vertigo, you may need to take meclizine several times daily. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Meclizine can cause you to have unusual results with allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking an antihistamine.

rt Store meclizine at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.


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Last updated: February 22, 2008

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