Generic name: meclizine [ mek-li-zeen ]
Drug class: Anticholinergic antiemetics
Availability: Rx and/or otc
Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available
Brand names: Bonine, Antivert, Meclizine, Dramamine less drowsy, Bonine max
What is Travel-ease?
Travel-Ease is used to treat or prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Travel-Ease is also used to treat symptoms of vertigo (dizziness or spinning sensation) caused by disease that affects your inner ear.
Travel-Ease may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
How should I use Travel-ease
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.
To prevent motion sickness, take Travel-Ease about 1 hour before you travel or anticipate having motion sickness. You may take this medicine once every 24 hours while you are traveling, to further prevent motion sickness.
To treat vertigo, you may need to take Travel-Ease several times daily. Follow your doctor's instructions.
This medicine can affect the results of allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Travel-Ease.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Before Taking
You should not use Travel-Ease if you are allergic to it.
Travel-Ease should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old.
Do not give Travel-Ease to a child without medical advice.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
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liver disease;
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kidney disease;
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asthma;
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glaucoma;
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enlarged prostate; or
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urination problems.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since Travel-Ease is sometimes taken only when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while using Travel-ease?
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how Travel-Ease will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of meclizine.
Travel-ease side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Common side effects of Travel-Ease may include:
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drowsiness;
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dry mouth;
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headache;
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vomiting; or
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feeling tired.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See more: Travel-ease Side EffectsWhat other drugs will affect Travel-ease?
Using Travel-Ease with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.
Other drugs may affect Travel-Ease, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.