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Dramamine Less Drowsy

MECLIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions take first dose 1/2 to 1 hour before starting activity adults and children 12 years and over: 1 to 2 tablets once daily, or as directed by a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness: nausea vomiting dizziness
Summary

Indications and usage Use for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness: nausea vomiting dizziness Dosage and administration Directions take first dose 1/2 to 1 hour before starting activity adults and children 12 years and over: 1 to 2 tablets once daily, or as directed by a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not give to children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use for prevention and treatment of these symptoms associated with motion sickness: nausea vomiting dizziness Dosage and administration Directions take first dose 1/2 to 1 hour before starting activity adults and children 12 years and over: 1 to 2 tablets once daily, or as directed by a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not give to children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings Do not give to children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor.
  • • Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
  • • When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use.
  • • Keep out of reach of children.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.