MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID
About
MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID belongs to the antihistamine class of medicine used to treat motion sickness and vertigo. Vertigo, sometimes known as dizziness, is a feeling of motion or spinning.
MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID contains Meclizine and folic acid. It works by blocking the chemical messengers that cause nausea, vomiting, and loss of balance.
MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID may cause certain side effects such as drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, fatigue (extreme tiredness), nausea, vomiting, nervousness, and irritability. If these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not recommended to take MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID if you are allergic to any contents. Before taking MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID, inform your doctor if you have liver/kidney disease, and stomach problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding beforehand. MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID is not recommended for use in children as the safety and efficacy are not established.
Uses of MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID
Medicinal Benefits
MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID is used in the treatment of motion sickness and vertigo. It contains meclizine (antihistamine) and folic acid. Meclizine works by blocking the chemicals in the brain that cause nausea, vomiting, and loss of balance. It can cause drowsiness. It helps to overcome drowsiness that can be caused by meclizine. Folic acid is used to prevent and treat low folate levels.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Fatigue (extreme tiredness)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Nervousness
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Discontinue taking MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID and inform your doctor if you observe any allergic reactions or have previous allergies to any of the components. Before taking MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney problems, asthma, glaucoma (inside pressure in the eye), hypertension, stomach problems, hyperthyroidism, and seizures. Avoid taking more than the recommended dose of MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID or for a longer duration. It is advised not to drive or operate machines and alcohol consumption as it can cause dizziness. MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should take MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID only if prescribed by the doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID 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 or marijuana, as it can increase the risk of side effects.
Drug-Disease Interactions: MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID should be used with caution in patients with liver or stomach problems, insomnia (trouble sleeping), asthma, glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), heart disease, and high blood pressure.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionMECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID may interact with alcohol. Hence, avoid alcohol consumption as it can increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness.
Pregnancy
cautionIf you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionIf you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
unsafeMECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID may cause drowsiness. Hence, it is advised not to drive or operate machines if you feel drowsy or until you are alert.
Liver
cautionIf you have liver problems, inform your doctor before taking MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID.
Kidney
cautionIf you have kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID.
Children
unsafeMECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy are not established.
Habit Forming
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 and vomiting and reduce the ringing sensation of the ear.
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. 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. 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.
Vertigo: Vertigo, sometimes known as dizziness, is a feeling of motion or spinning. Being lightheaded and vertigo are not the same thing. Vertigo patients experience the sensation that they are moving or spinning in real life, or that everything is spinning around them. Episodes of vertigo last for 20 minutes to many hours but not more than a day.
FAQs
MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID is used to treat Motion sickness, Vertigo.
MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID contains Meclizine and folic acid. It works by blocking the chemicals in the brain that cause nausea, vomiting, and loss of balance. Together, MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID can reduce symptoms of motion sickness and vertigo.
MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID should be used cautiously in patients with respiratory problems such as asthma as this medicine may thicken the phlegm and cause breathing difficulty.
MECLIZINE+FOLIC ACID 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.
