Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Meclizine Tablet

Meclizine Tablet

Generic nameMeclizine hydrochloride
Drug classAntiemetic / Anticholinergic antihistamine
FormsTablets (12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg), Chewable tablets (25 mg, 50 mg)

Meclizine is a first-generation antihistamine used to treat or prevent motion sickness and vertigo caused by inner ear problems.

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