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Dramamine Less Drowsy / Meclizine-Oral
ALTERNATE NAMES FOR DRAMAMINE LESS DROWSY :
Antivert/25, Meclizine Hcl, V-R Travel Motion Sickness, Motion Sickness Relief Ii, Motion Sickness, Medi-Meclizine, Motion Sickness Ii, Antivert, Travel-Ease, D-Vert, Travel Motion Sickness
DRAMAMINE LESS DROWSY IS USED FOR :
Dramamine Less Drowsy is used to prevent or treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness or middle ear infections.
USING DRAMAMINE LESS DROWSY :
For motion sickness, take the first dose 30 minutes before traveling. For other conditions, take exactly as directed by your doctor. Chewable tablets must be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.
SIDE EFFECTS OF DRAMAMINE LESS DROWSY :
May cause drowsiness, blurred vision, stomach upset, headache or dry mouth. These effects should subside as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Since Dramamine Less Drowsy may cause drowsiness, use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS WHILE TAKING DRAMAMINE LESS DROWSY :
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: glaucoma, prostate problems, urinary problems, asthma, any allergies you have. Alcohol may intensify the drowsiness effect of Dramamine Less Drowsy. Limit alcohol intake and use caution performing tasks that require alertness such as driving and operating machinery. Do not give meclizine to a child under 12 years of age without a doctor s permission. Before using Dramamine Less Drowsy, inform your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known if Dramamine Less Drowsy is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
MEDICATION INTERACTIONS TAKING DRAMAMINE LESS DROWSY :
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of drugs that have a drowsiness effect such as: medications for cough/colds and allergies, drugs used for sleep, anti-seizure medications, narcotic pain drugs (e.g., codeine), barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital), tranquilizers. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
IF YOU OVERDOSE WITH DRAMAMINE LESS DROWSY :
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual excitability, drowsiness, hallucinations, very slow or shallow breathing, and seizures.
IF YOU MISS A DOSE WITH DRAMAMINE LESS DROWSY :
If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up the dose to catch up.
HOW TO STORE DRAMAMINE LESS DROWSY :
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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