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Meclizine (Mek-Li-Zeen) Category: Antihistamine, Antiemetic Other Names for This Medication: Antivert®, Bonine® Common Dosage Forms: Veterinary: None

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Meclizine (Mek-Li-Zeen) Category: Antihistamine, Antiemetic Other Names for This Medication: Antivert®, Bonine® Common Dosage Forms: Veterinary: None Meclizine (mek-li-zeen) Category: Antihistamine, Antiemetic Other Names for this Medication: Antivert®, Bonine® Common Dosage Forms: Veterinary: None. Human: 12.5 mg, 25 mg, & 50 mg oral tablets. This information sheet does not contain all available information for this medication. It is to help answer commonly asked questions and help you give the medication safely and eff ectively to your animal. If you have other questions or need more information about this medication, contact your veterinarian or pharmacist. This drug SHOULD NOT be used in patients: Key Information XXThat are allergic to it. X May give with or without food. Giving with a small amount This drug should be used in patients: of food or treat may help prevent vomiting. WITH CAUTION XXWith prostate enlargement, urinary or gastrointestinal X When using for motion sickness prevention, give obstruction, severe heart failure, or glaucoma. medication 30-60 minutes before travel. If your pet has any of these conditions or signs, talk to your veteri- X Most common side eff ect is sedation (drowsiness/ narian about the potential risks versus benefits. sleepiness). What are the side eff ects of this medication? Side e ects that usually are not serious include: How is this medication useful? XXFatigue or sleepiness (common). Meclizine is used in small animals for the treatment and prevention of vomiting and motion sickness. In rabbits, it is also used to treat XXDry mouth, dry eyes, fast heartbeat, and CNS stimulation head tilt (wry neck, torticollis). (agitation, pacing; uncommon). The FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) has approved this drug XXCats: Reduced appetite (uncommon). for use in humans, but it is not off icially approved for use in ani- You don’t have to be overly concerned if you see any of these unless mals. The FDA allows veterinarians to prescribe products contain- they are severe, worsen, or continue to be a problem. Contact your ing this drug in diff erent species or for other conditions in certain veterinarian if this happens. situations. You and your veterinarian can discuss why this drug is the most appropriate choice. If my pet gets too much of this medication (an overdose), what should I do? What should I tell my veterinarian to see if this medication can If you witness or suspect an overdose, contact your veterinarian or be safely given? an animal poison control center for further advice. Animal poison Many things might aff ect how well this drug will work in your control centers that are open 24 hours a day include: Pet Poison animal. Be sure to discuss the following with your veterinarian so HELPLINE (855-764-7661) and ASPCA Animal Poison Control Cen- together you can make the best treatment decisions. ter (888-426-4435); a consultation fee is charged for these services. XXOther drugs can interact with this drug, so be sure to tell your veterinarian and pharmacist what medications (including How should this medication be given? vitamins, supplements, or herbal therapies) you give your For this medication to work, give it exactly as your veterinarian has animal, including the amount and time you give each. prescribed. It’s a good idea to always check the prescription label to be sure you are giving the drug correctly. XXTell your veterinarian about any conditions or diseases your pet may have now or has had in the past. XXThe drug may be given either with food or on an empty stomach. If your pet vomits or acts sick aft er receiving the drug on an XXIf your animal has been treated for the same disease or condition empty stomach, try giving the next dose with food or a small in the past, tell your veterinarian about the treatment and how treat. If vomiting continues, contact your veterinarian. well it did or didn’t work. XXCompounded liquid forms of this medication must be measured XXIf your animal is pregnant or nursing, talk to your veterinarian carefully. Your veterinarian or pharmacist can help by providing about the risks of using this drug. special measuring spoons or syringes. XXTell your veterinarian and pharmacist about any medication side XXIf you have diff iculty getting your animal to take the medicine, eff ects (including allergic reactions, lack of appetite, diarrhea, contact your veterinarian or pharmacist for tips to help with itching, hair loss) your pet has developed in the past. dosing and reducing the stress of medication time. When should this medication not be used or be used very XXThis medication can be given for various lengths of time. Be carefully? sure you understand how long your veterinarian wants you No drug is 100% safe in all patients, but your veterinarian will to continue giving this medication. Prescription refills may be discuss with you any specific concerns about using this drug in your necessary before the therapy will be complete. Before stopping animal. this medication, talk to your veterinarian, as there may be important reasons to continue its use. ©2017 PharmaVet, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Plumb’s® Veterinary Medication Guides have not been reviewed by FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. What should I do if I miss giving a dose of this medication? How should I dispose of this medication if I don’t use it all? If you miss a dose, give it when you remember and then wait the XXDo not flush this medication down the toilet or wash it down the amount of time between doses recommended by your veterinarian sink. If a community drug “take-back” program is available, use before giving another dose. Do not double-up or give extra doses. this option. If there is no take-back program, mix the drug with coffee grounds or cat litter (to make it undesirable to children How should I store this medication? and animals and unrecognizable to people who might go through XXStore this medication in the original prescription bottle or an your trash), place the mixture in a sealable plastic bag to keep it approved dosage reminder container (ie, pill minder) at room from leaking out, and throw the bag out with the regular trash. temperature and protected from light. XXDo not save left over medication for future use or give it to others XXIf your veterinarian or pharmacist has made (compounded) to use. a special formulation for your animal, follow the storage recommendations and expiration date for the product. What other information is important for this medication? XX XXKeep away from children and other animals. Use of this drug may not be allowed in certain animal competitions. Check rules and regulations before entering Can handling this medication be hazardous to me, my family, or your animal in a competition while this medication is being other pets? administered. There are no specific precautions required when handling this med- If you have any other questions or concerns about this medica- ication unless you are allergic to it. Wash your hands after handling tion, contact your veterinarian or pharmacist. any medication. ©2017 PharmaVet, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Plumb’s® Veterinary Medication Guides have not been reviewed by FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine..
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