Meclizine should be used in children greater than or equal to 12 years of age. 

What is Meclizine Used for?

• Motion sickness

• Vertigo

How Does it Work? 

• Meclizine is very similar to dimenhydrinate (Dramamine),  it blocks signals to the brain that cause motion sickness.

Common Side Effects

• Drowsiness

• Dry mouth

• Headache

• Fatigue

• Blurred vision

• Urinary retention (can’t empty your bladder)

Contraindications

• Meclizine shouldn’t be taken if your child has had an anaphylactic reaction (hives or swelling of the tongue) to meclizine or any of its components. 

Tips and Tricks to Administer Meclizine

If your child is having difficulty taking meclizine (tablets or chewable tablets), it can be mixed in some foods or beverages. Please keep in mind that if a medication is mixed with food or drink, it should be taken immediately. The mixture should not be saved or consumed later.

Meclizine can be mixed with:

• Any food or beverage based on the child's preference.

How to Store Meclizine

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

Breastfeeding Considerations

• It is unknown if meclizine is present in breastmilk, however because of its characteristics, it most likely is present in breast milk. 

• There is no published data describing side effects the breastfeeding infant might have, however symptoms such as drowsiness and agitation might be seen. 

• Risk vs. benefit of continuing meclizine should be discussed with your provider. 

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