Travel-Ease (Meclizine)

Travel-Ease (Meclizine) is used in adults and children aged 12 years and older to treat or prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.

Travel-Ease (Meclizine) is also used in adults to treat symptoms of vertigo (dizziness or spinning sensation) caused by conditions that affect your inner ear.

Travel-Ease (Meclizine) may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

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 Travel-Ease (Meclizine) about 1 hour before you travel or expect to have motion sickness. You may take Travel-Ease (Meclizine) once every 24 hours while you are traveling, to further prevent motion sickness.

To treat vertigo, you may need to take Travel-Ease (Meclizine) several times daily. Follow your doctor's instructions.

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

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

You should not use Travel-Ease (Meclizine) if you are allergic to it.

Do not give Travel-Ease (Meclizine) 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.

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 Travel-Ease (Meclizine) 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.

Travel-Ease (Meclizine) is taken as needed. If you miss a dose while on a dosing schedule, just skip it. Do not take two doses at once.

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

Do not drive or engage in hazardous activities until you know how Travel-Ease (Meclizine) will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

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

Using Travel-Ease (Meclizine) with other drugs that can cause drowsiness may make you more drowsy. Talk to 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 the levels of other drugs in your blood, which may increase side effects or reduce how well the medicines work.

Other drugs can affect Travel-Ease (Meclizine), including both prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are using.