The correspondence between cyclizine and morning sickness
Cyclizine is an antihistamine that is used to treat nausea and vomiting. It is also used to treat vertigo (dizziness). Cyclizine is used to treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It is also used to treat symptoms of vertigo (dizziness or lightheadedness), and to treat and prevent nausea and vomiting caused by certain medications such as chemotherapy. Cyclizine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking a chemical in the brain that helps to control nausea and vomiting.
Cyclizine is used to treat the following conditions:
Nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness
Nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by certain medications such as chemotherapy
Symptoms of vertigo (dizziness or lightheadedness)
Cyclizine is usually taken by mouth. It comes as a tablet, capsule, and liquid to take by mouth. It also comes as a suppository to insert rectally. Cyclizine is usually taken with or without food. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take cyclizine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Cyclizine comes as a tablet, capsule, and liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food. To help you remember to take cyclizine, take it at around the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take cyclizine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Swallow the capsule and tablet forms of cyclizine whole. Do not chew, break, or open a capsule or tablet before swallowing it.
If you are using the liquid form of cyclizine, measure the medication with a special measuring spoon or device. Do not use a regular table spoon because you may get an incorrect dose.
To insert the suppository form of cyclizine:
Remove the outer wrapper. If the suppository is soft, hold it under cool water or place it in the refrigerator for a few minutes to harden it before removing the wrapper.
Wet the tip of the suppository with cool water.
Lie down on your left side and raise your right knee to your chest.
Insert the suppository, pointed tip first, with your finger until it passes the anal sphincter. If there is resistance, do not force it.
Hold the suppository in for a few minutes. Avoid having a bowel movement for at least 1 hour after you have inserted the suppository.
If you are using the over-the-counter product, read all directions on the product package before taking this medication. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth with or without food, as directed by your doctor. If you are using the over-the-counter product, follow all directions on the product package.
For the best effect, take this diarrhea medicine at the first sign of loose stools.
If you are using the liquid form of this medication, shake the bottle well before each dose.
Measure the medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
The average adult dose is 50 milligrams (mg) every 4 to 6 hours.
The child’s dose is based on body weight. The average dose is 12.5 mg per kg (5.7 mg per pound) of body weight every 4 to 6 hours.
For motion sickness, the first dose is usually taken 30 to 60 minutes before beginning activity such as travel.
To prevent nausea from chemotherapy, the first dose is usually taken 1 to 2 hours before chemotherapy begins.
For vertigo, the first dose is usually taken 1 to 2 hours before activities that may cause vertigo such as travel.
Do not take more medication or take it for a longer time than recommended. Taking too much cyclizine can increase the chance of unwanted effects.
Call your doctor if you vomit within 1 hour after taking this medication or if you vomit more than 3 times in a 24-hour period.
Cyclizine may be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer period of time than recommended by your doctor.
Do not stop taking cyclizine without talking to your doctor, especially if you are using it to treat Vertigo. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.
If you take too much cyclizine, call your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of an overdose include:
Drowsiness
Agitation
Confusion
hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
Seizures
Blurred vision
Dry mouth
Large pupils
Flushing
Fever
Sweating
Rash
Nausea and vomiting
Severe dizziness or drowsiness
Slow heartbeat
Trouble breathing
An antihistamine is a medication that blocks the action of histamine, a type of chemical that is released by the body during an allergic reaction. Antihistamines can be taken orally, by injection, or applied to the skin. Cyclizine is a type of antihistamine that is used to treat nausea and vomiting. It is also used to treat vertigo (dizziness).
Cyclizine is used to treat the following conditions:
Nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness
Nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by certain medications such as chemotherapy
Symptoms of vertigo (dizziness or lightheadedness)
Cyclizine is usually taken by mouth. It comes as a tablet, capsule, and liquid to take by mouth. It also comes as a suppository to insert rectally. Cyclizine is usually taken with or without food. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take cyclizine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Cyclizine comes as a tablet, capsule, and liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food. To help you remember to take cyclizine, take it at around the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take cyclizine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Swallow the capsule and tablet forms of cyclizine whole. Do not chew, break, or open a capsule or tablet before swallowing it.
If you are using the liquid form of cyclizine, measure the medication with a special measuring spoon or device. Do not use a regular table spoon because you may get an incorrect dose.
To insert the suppository form of cyclizine:
Remove the outer wrapper. If the suppository is soft, hold it under cool water or place it in the refrigerator for a few minutes to harden it before removing the wrapper.
Wet the tip of the suppository with cool water.
Lie down on your left side and raise your right knee to your chest.
Insert the suppository, pointed tip first, with your finger until it passes the anal sphincter. If there is resistance, do not force it.
Hold the suppository in for a few minutes. Avoid having a bowel movement for at least 1 hour after you have inserted the suppository.
If you are using the over-the-counter product, read all directions on the product package before taking this medication. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth with or without food, as directed by your doctor. If you are using the over-the-counter product, follow all directions on the product package.
For the best effect, take this diarrhea medicine at the first sign of loose stools.
If you are using the liquid form of this medication, shake the bottle well before each dose.
Measure the medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
The average adult dose is 50 milligrams (mg) every 4 to 6 hours.
The child’s dose is based on body weight. The average dose is 12.5 mg per kg (5.7 mg per pound) of body weight every 4 to 6 hours.
For motion sickness, the first dose is usually taken 30 to 60 minutes before beginning activity such as travel.
To prevent nausea from chemotherapy, the first dose is usually taken 1 to 2 hours before chemotherapy begins.
For vertigo, the first dose is usually taken 1 to 2 hours before activities that may cause vertigo such as travel.
Do not take more medication or take it for a longer time than recommended. Taking too much cyclizine can increase the chance of unwanted effects.
Call your doctor if you vomit within 1 hour after taking this medication or if you vomit more than 3 times in a 24-hour period.
Cyclizine may be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer period of time than recommended by your doctor.
Do not stop taking cyclizine without talking to your doctor, especially if you are using it to treat Vertigo. Stopping suddenly may make your condition worse.
If you take too much cyclizine, call your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of an overdose include:
Drowsiness
Agitation
Confusion
hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
Seizures
Blurred vision
Dry mouth
Large pupils
Flushing
Fever
Sweating
Rash
Nausea and vomiting
Severe dizziness or drowsiness
Slow heartbeat
Trouble breathing.Find Out More
The use of cyclizine in high-risk pregnancies
Cyclizine is an antiemetic agent used to treat nausea and vomiting. It is also used to treat vertigo. Cyclizine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Cyclizine is available as a generic drug.
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