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Meclizine+caffeine

About Meclizine+caffeine

Caffeine+meclizine belongs to the class of medications called ‘antihistamines’ used to treat motion sickness and vertigo. It is used to manage symptoms associated with motion sickness such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. It is used to treat dizziness and sickness caused by inner ear problems such as vertigo. Vertigo is a condition in which you feel everything around you dizzy - enough to affect your balance. In general, this condition is more than just dizziness.

Caffeine+meclizine contains Meclizine and Caffeine. Meclizine is an antihistamine. It works by blocking the brain's chemicals that cause nausea, vomiting, and loss of balance. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It helps to overcome drowsiness that can be caused by meclizine.

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of Caffeine+meclizine are drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, fatigue (extreme tiredness), nausea, vomiting, nervousness, and irritability. These side-effects are mild and temporary. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Caffeine+meclizine if you are allergic to any contents of it. Before taking Caffeine+meclizine, inform your doctor if you have liver or stomach problems, anxiety, fits, insomnia (trouble sleeping), heart disease, and high blood pressure. It is not recommended for use in children. It should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It should be used with caution in elderly people. It is not safe to consume alcohol while using Caffeine+meclizine. Caffeine+meclizine may cause drowsiness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert.

Uses of Meclizine+caffeine

Treatment of Motion sickness, Vertigo.

Medicinal Benefits

Caffeine+meclizine is used in the treatment of motion sickness and vertigo. It contains Meclizine and Caffeine. Meclizine is an antihistamine. It works by blocking the chemicals in the brain that cause nausea, vomiting, and loss of balance. It can cause drowsiness. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It helps to overcome drowsiness that can be caused by meclizine.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Meclizine+caffeine

  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
  • Blurred vision
  • Fatigue (extreme tiredness)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Nervousness
  • Irritability

Drug Warnings

Before taking Caffeine+meclizine, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney problems, asthma, glaucoma (inside pressure in the eye), and prostate gland enlargement. Do not exceed the prescribed dose or duration without your doctor’s advice. Avoid large amounts of caffeinated foods and beverages such as cola, coffee, chocolate, and energy drinks while using this medicine to avoid an overdose.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Caffeine+meclizine may interact with a quinolone antibiotic (ciprofloxacin), a medicine used to treat respiratory diseases (theophylline), an antidepressant (duloxetine), a medicine used to treat Parkinson’s disease (selegiline), muscle relaxant (tizanidine), and medicines that induce sleep (clonazepam, diazepam, and lorazepam, etc.).

Drug-Food Interactions: Do not consume alcohol as it can increase the risk of side-effects.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Caffeine+meclizine should be used with caution in patients with liver or stomach problems, anxiety, fits, insomnia (trouble sleeping), asthma, glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), heart disease, and high blood pressure.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • DULOXETINE
  • SELEGILINE
  • TIZANIDINE
  • CLONAZEPAM
  • DIAZEPAM
  • LORAZEPAM
  • Safety Advice

    • Safety Warning

      Alcohol

      unsafe

      It is not advised to consume alcohol while taking Caffeine+meclizine as it can increase the risk of side-effects such as drowsiness.

    • Safety Warning

      Pregnancy

      caution

      Caffeine+meclizine is a category B medicine. It may not cause harmful effects to the unborn baby. However, consult your doctor before using Caffeine+meclizine if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

    • Safety Warning

      Breast Feeding

      caution

      It is not known whether Caffeine+meclizine can pass into breastmilk. So, please consult a doctor before using Caffeine+meclizine if you are breastfeeding.

    • Safety Warning

      Driving

      unsafe

      Caffeine+meclizine may cause drowsiness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel drowsy.

    • Safety Warning

      Liver

      caution

      Caffeine+meclizine should be given with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

    • Safety Warning

      Kidney

      caution

      Caffeine+meclizine should be given with caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

    • Safety Warning

      Children

      unsafe

      Caffeine+meclizine is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age.

    Habit Forming

    No

    Diet & Lifestyle Advise

    • Try not to eat food, especially large or spicy meals, just before travelling, as it will reduce your chances of vomiting while travelling.
    • Avoid drinking alcohol as it could lead to excessive drowsiness.
    • Allow sufficient air to reach you while travelling as it will help reduce nausea, vomiting and reduce the ringing sensation of the ear.

    Special Advise

    Let your doctor know that you are taking Caffeine+meclizine before undergoing allergy testing as it can interfere with the results. 

    Patients Concern

    Disease/Condition Glossary

    Motion sickness: It is caused when nerves within your ear transmit false information about your brain's movement with signals. These nerves, along with signals from your eyes and muscles, enable your body to maintain a good sense of balance. It clashes with the signals received from your other ear, your eyes, or your body, whether the nerves in one of your ears transmit too many, too few, or incorrect messages to your brain. Your brain is then confused, which can cause dizziness and a feeling of spinning (vertigo) and make you feel sick. Travel sickness is triggered while flying by frequent irregular movements. Like going over bumps or around in a circle, these repetitive motions give your brain loads of messages. The equilibrium system in your ear sends distinct signals to those in your eyes, which results in mixed and contradictory messages being received by your brain. This is what makes you feel ill.

    Vertigo: In this condition, a person experiences the false sensation of spinning or movement of objects that start and stop spontaneously. Episodes of vertigo last for 20 minutes to many hours but not more than a day.

    FAQs

    Caffeine+meclizine is used to treat motion sickness and vertigo.

    Caffeine+meclizine contains Meclizine and Caffeine. Meclizine is an antihistamine. It works by blocking the chemicals in the brain that cause nausea, vomiting, and loss of balance. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It helps to overcome drowsiness that can be caused by meclizine. Together, Caffeine+meclizine can reduce symptoms of motion sickness and vertigo.

    Caffeine+meclizine should be used with caution in patients with respiratory problems such as asthma as this medicine may thicken the phlegm and cause breathing difficulty.

    The common side-effects of Caffeine+meclizine are drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, fatigue (extreme tiredness), nausea, vomiting, nervousness, and irritability. These side-effects are mild and temporary. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

    Caffeine+meclizine should be taken exactly 1 hour before you are supposed to travel to prevent motion sickness as it takes approximately 1 hour to show its effect. But may vary from person to person.

    Caffeine+meclizine should be used with caution in elderly patients due to increased risk of side-effects. The dose may have to be adjusted by the doctor based on age and health history.

    You should always take Caffeine+meclizine as advised by your doctor. Do not self-medicate with any medicine without your doctor’s advice as this may be harmful to you. Follow your doctor's instructions. Do not exceed recommended dose.

    Yes, Caffeine+meclizine prevents nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness.

    Yes, Caffeine+meclizine may cause drowsiness as a common side effect. Therefore, avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or engaging in other activities that require your full attention. While taking Caffeine+meclizine, avoid alcohol intake or medications that may depress the central nervous system such as cough and cold medicines, some pain relievers, and medicines that help you sleep. Severe drowsiness may occur or worsen which could result in falls or accidents.

    Caffeine+meclizine is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to any of its ingredients or excipients. Before taking Caffeine+meclizine, inform your doctor about all your medical conditions.

    It is unknown whether Caffeine+meclizine can pass into breastmilk. So, please inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding before taking Caffeine+meclizine.

    No, do not take higher than the recommended dose of Caffeine+meclizine as it may increase the side effects. If your symptoms worsen, while taking Caffeine+meclizine, please consult the doctor.

    Store Caffeine+meclizine at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Protect from light and moisture. Keep it out of reach of children.

    Caffeine+meclizine contains Caffeine and Meclizine as active ingredients.

    Caffeine+meclizine should be taken as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as whole with water. Do not crush, break or chew it.

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