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Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting

Generic name: meclizine

Brand names: Antivert, Bonine, Bonine Max, Dramamine Less Drowsy, Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting, Travel-Ease (Meclizine)

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What is Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting?

Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting is used for adults and children 12 years and older to treat or prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.

Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting is also used for adults to treat symptoms of vertigo (dizziness or spinning sensation) caused by conditions affecting your inner ear.

Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

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How should I take Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.

You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.

To prevent motion sickness, take Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting about 1 hour before you travel or expect to have motion sickness. You may take this medicine once every 24 hours while you are traveling to help prevent motion sickness.

To treat vertigo, you may need to take Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting several times daily. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

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Warnings

Use only as directed. Inform your doctor if you are taking other medicines, have other medical conditions, or have allergies.

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Before taking this medicine

You should not use Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting if you are allergic to it.

Do not give Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting to anyone younger than 12 years old without medical advice.

Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:

  • glaucoma;
  • breathing problems such as asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis;
  • an enlarged prostate or urination problems;
  • recently used alcohol, sedatives, or tranquilizers; or
  • liver or kidney disease.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common side effects of Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting may include:

  • drowsiness;
  • dry mouth;
  • headache;
  • vomiting; or
  • feeling tired.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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What happens if I miss a dose?

Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting is taken as needed. If you are on a dosing schedule and miss a dose, skip it. Do not take two doses at the same time.

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What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Do not drive or engage in dangerous activities until you see how Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting affects you. Your reactions may be affected.

Do not drink alcohol. Drinking alcohol with this medicine can lead to side effects.

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What other drugs will affect Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting?

Using Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting with other drugs that make you drowsy can make you feel more tired. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.

Sometimes, it is not safe to take certain medicines together. Some drugs can change how much of other drugs is in your blood, which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective.

Other drugs may affect Dramamine Nausea Long Lasting, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are using.

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Before you take this medicine: the information on this page is general and may not cover your personal circumstances. Read the label supplied with your medicine and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking other medicines or managing a long-term condition.
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