Does taking meclizine affect my oral contraceptive pills?

Some meclizine can decrease the effect of oral contraceptives (birth control pills) which can make the contraceptive (birth control) effect unreliable. Please talk to your doctor if you are on birth control pills and planning to take meclizine, as you may need to use extra protection for birth control.

How long does meclizine take to take effect?

You usually feel better around 15-60 minutes after taking meclizine. It has been found to act rapidly but the effect varies from person to person. This is because the response to a particular medication varies in every patient.

How long does the effect of this medication last for?

meclizine is used to treat motion sickness and vertigo (a sensation where the environment around you is spinning). The effect lasted approximately for 24 hours. This medication should be taken at least 1 hour before it shows its effect.

Meclizine

Uses of Meclizine

Meclizine is commonly used to relieve motion sickness and vertigo.

How Meclizine Works

Meclizine is an antihistamine that works by blocking the effect of histamine and acetylcholine. Meclizine also blocks the middle ear vestibular-cerebellar pathway conduction in a case of vertigo and urgency.

Side Effects of Meclizine

Headache, Drowsiness, Vomiting, Dry mouth, Fatigue, Blurring of vision

Information About Meclizine

Meclizine is a first-generation antihistamine used to treat and prevent motion sickness, vertigo, and nausea associated with vestibular disorders in Singapore. Available as a 12.5mg–25mg oral tablet taken once to twice daily, it is HSA-registered and available on prescription only in Singapore. Its prolonged antihistaminic and labyrinthine depressant effects provide 24-hour anti-motion sickness protection per dose, though patients should avoid driving or operating machinery as sedation is a common side effect. A valid doctor's consultation is required before dispensing. Order Meclizine online at DoctorOnCall Singapore with same-day delivery available. Speak to a DoctorOnCall physician today to check if Meclizine is right for you.

Meclizine is a medication commonly used to prevent and treat motion sickness, dizziness, vertigo, nausea, and vomiting associated with balance disorders. It works by blocking the action of histamine in the brain and inner ear, helping reduce signals that trigger nausea and dizziness. Meclizine belongs to a class of medications known as antihistamines and antivertigo agents and is widely used in vestibular and travel health care. Find affordable Meclizine options from trusted brands at DoctorOnCall.

Conclusion

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Warnings

Kidney Use With Care

Meclizine should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease as excretion of metabolite occur here. Start patients on lower dosage of Meclizine. Please consult your doctor before using it.

Alcohol Not Advisable

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Meclizine. Taking Meclozine with alcohol may have enhance the CNS depressant effects such as drowsiness.

Pregnancy Maybe Safe

Meclizine should be used only when needed and only after consulting your doctor.

Driving Not advisable

Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Meclizine may cause side effects such as drowsiness which could affect the ability to concentrate and drive.

Liver Limited Data

Meclizine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease because it is primarily metabolized by the liver. Start patients on lower dosage of Meclizine. Please consult your doctor before using it.

Lactation Limited Data

Occasional doses of Meclizine during breastfeeding is accepted even though it can pass into breast milk. However, there is no established data about its potential side effects on nursing baby. Instead, Meclizine is found to have the potential of reducing breast milk suppy.

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Written by

Dr. Adeline Carol Peters, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Reviewed by

Dr. Mohd Izzat Amir Bin Awang, Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Mansoura - Manchester