Avert Tablet 50 mg
Avert Tablet 50 mg Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
| Trade Name | Avert Tablet 50 mg |
| Generic | Meclizine Hydrochloride |
| Weight | 50 mg |
| Type | Tablet |
| Therapeutic Class | Anti-emetic drugs |
| Manufacturer | Biopharma Laboratories Ltd. |
| Available Country | Bangladesh |
| Last Updated: | October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am |
Uses
Avert Tablet 50 mg is indicated in nausea, vomiting, motion sickness, vertigo.Dosage
Avert Tablet 50 mg dosage
Adult & children over 12 years of age: Nausea and vomiting: 25-50 mg once daily. Motion sickness: Take an initial dose of 25 to 50 mg, 1 hour prior to travel. May repeat dose every 24 hours for the duration of the journey.Children: Age 6-12 years, 12.5 mg once daily. Age 2-6 years, 6.25 mg once daily. Vertigo: 25 to 100 mg daily in divided doses. Radiotherapy induced nausea and vomiting: 50 mg two to twelve hours prior to radiotherapy. Emergency contraception: 25-50 mg, 1 hour before first ECP dose; repeat if needed in 24 hours. Use in children: Clinical studies establishing safety and efficacy in children have not been done; therefore, its use should be determined by physician.Use in elderly: There is no specific information available. However older people may be especially sensitive to the anticholinergic effects of medicine.Side Effects
Common side effects are Drowsiness, dry mouth, and on rare occasions, blurred vision have been reported.Precaution
Patients with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, enlarged prostate, glaucoma or urinary tract blockage should take Meclizine (like other antiemetics) with caution.Interaction
Meclizine may increase the toxicity with CNS depressants, neuroleptics and anticholinergic. Alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers can increase the drowsiness of the patient.Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
Meclizine shows no risk of birth defects or abnormalities when administered during pregnancy. Although Meclizine may excrete into the milk, it causes no harm in nursing babies.Contraindication
Meclizine is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to Meclizine or any of its excipeints.Acute Overdose
Symptoms: Extreme excitability, seizures, drowsiness and hallucinations. Treatment: Appropriate supportive and symptomatic treatment. Consider dialysis.Storage Condition
Store in a cool & dry place and away from children.Innovators Monograph
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