Meclizine Hcl
Also sold as Motion Sickness Relief
From 3 official FDA drug labels · RxNorm 995666
What it is used for
These are the uses the FDA has approved for this label. Using it for anything else is “off-label”: ask your prescriber why.
Uses for the prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, or dizziness associated with motion sickness
How to take it
Directions do not take more than directed take first dose 1/2 to 1 hour before starting activity adults and children 12 years and over: 1 to 2 tablets once daily, or as directed by a doctor
Do not take it if
Do not use for children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using it if
Ask a doctor before use if you have glaucoma difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
Serious warnings and precautions
Warnings Do not use for children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have glaucoma difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
When using this product
When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Forms and strengths available
From RxNorm. Which forms and strengths are actually stocked varies by pharmacy and country.
Reactions people have reported
These are counts from 11 voluntary reports to the FDA. They show what has been reported — they are not how common a side effect is, and they do not prove the medicine caused it.
Recalls
Research & studies
Recent higher-quality studies about Meclizine Hcl, from PubMed. We link to the source — titles only. This is not medical advice.
Similar medicines
Meclizine Hcl belongs to the Piperazine derivatives class. Other medicines in it:
Questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist
- Is this the right medicine for my condition, and how long should I take it?
- What side effects should I watch for, and which ones need urgent attention?
- Does this interact with my other medicines, supplements, or alcohol?
- What should I do if I miss a dose or take too much?
Why you can trust this
Everything above comes from official FDA drug labels (openFDA), not written by us. Here are the exact labels used.
- FDA labelUnited Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI· version 20· published Jan 12, 2026· retrieved Oct 19, 2026· View this label on DailyMed
- FDA labelDOLGENCORP, LLC· version 9· published Apr 16, 2026· retrieved Oct 19, 2026· View this label on DailyMed
- FDA labelMeijer Distribution Inc· version 12· published Mar 23, 2026· retrieved Oct 19, 2026· View this label on DailyMed