| Antivert (generic) 12.5 mg - 30 Tabs $54
Antivert 12.5 mg - 30 Tabs $90
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Drug Uses
Antivert is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring
chemical histamine in your body. Antivert is used to treat nausea, vomiting,
and dizziness associated with motion or sea sickness. Antivert may also be
helpful in treating vertigo. This medicine may also be used for other purposes.
How Taken
Antivert comes as a regular and chewable tablet and a capsule. For motion
sickness, Antivert should be taken 1 hour before you start to travel. Doses
may be taken every 24 hours if needed. For dizziness caused by an ear condition,
follow your doctor's directions. Follow the directions on your prescription
label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you
do not understand. Take Antivert exactly as directed. Do not take more or
less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. The chewable
tablets may be chewed or swallowed whole.
Warnings/Precautions
This medicine may cause drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do
anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this
medicine. This medicine will add to the effect of other depressants or alcohol.
Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants.
It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or
will be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your
doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Missed Dose
Since Antivert is usually taken as needed, missing a dose is usually not
a problem. If you are taking Antivert on a regular schedule and you miss
a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost
time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularly
scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
Possible Side Effects
Stop taking Antivert and seek emergency medical attention if you experience
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling
of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives). Other, less serious side effects
may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Antivert and talk to your doctor
if you experience drowsiness or dizziness; a dry mouth (may be relieved by
sugarless gum, ice chips, saliva substitutes, or other products if bothersome);
blurred vision; nervousness; insomnia; or constipation. Side effects other
than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side
effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual excitability,
drowsiness, hallucinations, very slow or shallow breathing, and seizures.
More Information
Antivert may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including
antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia),
pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor
about all prescription and over-the-counter medicines that you are taking,
and do not take any medicine without first talking to your doctor. Antivert
is contraindicated in individuals who have shown a previous hypersensitivity
to it. For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or health care
provider.
Disclaimer
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that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions,
precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be
construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient.
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