Antivert

Generic Name: meclizine
Brand Names: Antivert, Bonine, Dramamine II, Driminate II

What is Antivert?

Antivert is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.

Antivert is used to treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness. Antivert may also be helpful in treating vertigo.

Antivert may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Antivert
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Antivert may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Antivert.

Before taking Antivert

Before taking Antivert, tell your doctor if you have

*asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, or another lung disease;
*glaucoma;
*difficulty urinating or an enlarged prostate gland; or
*severe or chronic constipation.

You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Antivert is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not take Antivert without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether Antivert passes into breast milk. Do not take Antivert without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Antivert is not approved for use by children younger than 12 years of age.

How should I take Antivert?

Take Antivert exactly as directed by your doctor or follow the directions that accompany the package. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.

The Bonine chewable tablets may be swallowed whole, crushed, or chewed.

For motion sickness, Antivert is usually taken about 1 hour before travel. The dose may be repeated once a day after that for the duration of the journey if necessary.

For vertigo, doses may be taken several times a day. Follow your doctors instructions.
Store Antivert at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Antivert missed dose:

Since Antivert is usually taken as needed, missing a dose is usually not a problem. If you are taking Antivert on a regular schedule and you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.

Antivert overdose:
Seek emergency medical attention.

Symptoms of a Antivert overdose include extreme drowsiness, seizures, hallucinations, and decreased breathing.

What should I avoid while taking Antivert?
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Antivert may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Antivert.

Antivert side effects
Stop taking Antivert and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Antivert and talk to your doctor if you experience

*drowsiness or dizziness;
*a dry mouth (may be relieved by sugarless gum, ice chips, saliva substitutes, or other products if bothersome);
*blurred vision;
*nervousness;
*insomnia; or
*constipation.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Antivert drug interactions

Antivert may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicine without first talking to your doctor.

Antivert may affect skin allergy tests. Tell your doctor that you are taking this medication if you need to undergo allergy testing.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Antivert. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Antivert more information:

* Your pharmacist has more information about Antivert written for health professionals that you may read.

What does Antivert look like?

Meclizine is available over the counter under the brand name Bonine and with a prescription under the brand name Antivert. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

*Antivert 12.5 mgelliptical, blue tablets
*Antivert/25 25 mgelliptical, yellow tablets
*Antivert/50 50 mgelliptical, blue, scored tablets

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Transderm Scop

Prescription Transderm Scop Drug Uses

Transderm Scop is used to relieve nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness. Transderm Scop is an anticholinergic medicine. Anticholinergics have many effects in the body. For example, they decrease the secretion of fluids, slow the stomach and intestine, and dilate the pupils.

Prescription Transderm Scop How Taken
Transderm Scop comes as a patch to be placed on the skin behind your ear. Apply one patch to a clean, dry, hairless area behind the ear. The patch should be applied at least 4 hours before its effects will be needed. Each patch is good for 3 days. At the end of 3 days or when the Transderm Scop patch is no longer needed, remove the patch and throw it away. Wrap the patch in tissue or paper to avoid exposing anyone else to the remaining medication. Wash your hands and the area behind your ear thoroughly to remove any traces of Transderm Scop from the area. If a new patch needs to be applied, place a fresh patch on the hairless area behind your other ear.

Prescription Transderm Scop Warnings/Precautions

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, an enlarged prostate, difficulty urinating, bladder problems, or glaucoma. Transderm Scop is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether Transderm Scop will harm an unborn baby. Do not use Transderm Scop without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether Transderm Scop passes into breast milk. Do not use Transderm Scop without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Transderm Scop is not recommended for children use. Children are much more sensitive to the side effects of scopolamine.

Prescription Transderm Scop Missed Dose
Remove the old patch as soon as you remember and apply a new patch to the same area behind the other ear. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose altogether. Never take a double dose of Transderm Scop.

Prescription Transderm Scop Possible Side Effects

Stop using Transderm Scop and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives). Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use Transderm Scop and talk to your doctor if you experience drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; restlessness, excitation, nervousness, or insomnia; blurred vision; dizziness; decreased appetite, nausea, or vomiting; difficulty urinating; or an irregular or fast heartbeat. Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, and poor coordination have been reported when treatment lasting more than 3 days is discontinued. If you use Transderm Scop for more than 3 days, be aware that these side effects may occur when you stop. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Prescription Transderm Scop Storage
Should be stored at controlled room temperature between 20°C - 25°C (68°F - 77°F).

Prescription Transderm Scop Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of a Transderm Scop overdose include drowsiness, dizziness, agitation, excitability, seizures or convulsions, hallucinations, and death.

Prescription Transderm Scop More Information
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Transderm Scop may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are using Transderm Scop.

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