What drug class is meclizine?

meclizine is classified as a Emesis Suppression.

Is there a generic version of meclizine?

Yes, generic versions of meclizine are available. See the Exact Equivalents section above for FDA-rated generic alternatives.

How does meclizine work?

meclizine mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Meclizine

Also sold as: Verticalm, Wal-Dram 2, Dramamine Nausea Relief, Dramamine Less Drowsy, Antivert (+3 more)

Emesis SuppressionPrescription OnlyGeneric Available

Related Medications

Important: Only drugs listed as "Exact Equivalents" (FDA AB-rated) are confirmed interchangeable. All other listings are for informational reference only and do NOT indicate that drugs can be substituted without a physician's explicit guidance.

Same Pharmacologic Class

These drugs share a pharmacologic classification but are NOT interchangeable. Listing here does not imply clinical equivalence. A physician must evaluate each drug individually for the patient's specific condition.

Classification: Emesis Suppression (source: RxClass/NLM)

trimethobenzamideAntiemeticSame Class

Insurance Coverage User-Reported

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No community coverage data yet for meclizine.

Coverage data submission coming soon.

Drug Information

Indications & Uses

Uses For the prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting or dizziness associated with motion sickness. For other uses consult your doctor

Dosage & Administration

Directions take dose one hour before travel starts tablets can be chewed or swallowed whole with water adults & children 12 years and over: take 1-2 tablets once daily children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Warnings & Precautions

Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have glaucoma a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis trouble urinating due to an elarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product you may get drowsy avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increse drowsiness be careful when driving a moor vehicle or operating machinery

Verify with Primary Sources

Always verify clinical information with authoritative sources.

DailyMed (NLM/NIH)FDA-approved drug labeling↗FDA Orange BookTherapeutic equivalence data↗RxNorm (NLM/NIH)Drug nomenclature & relationships↗