Cyclizine oral tablets
Cyclizine oral tablets
What is this medicine?
CYCLIZINE (SYE kli zeen) is an antihistamine. It is used to prevent and to treat the nausea, vomiting, or dizziness of motion sickness.
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the package label. To prevent motion sickness start taking this medicine 30 minutes before you travel. Do not take it more often than directed.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be used in children as young as 6 years old for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction and need a smaller dose.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
changes in vision
fast, irregular heartbeat
feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
blurred vision
constipation
dry mouth
restlessness
What may interact with this medicine?
This medicine may interact with the following medications:
alcohol
some medicines for allergies, cold, or cough
medicines for sleep
narcotic medicines for pain
other medicines for motion sickness like scopolamine
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
glaucoma
kidney disease
liver disease
lung or breathing disease, like asthma or emphysema
pain or trouble passing urine
prostate trouble
stomach or intestine problems
an unusual or allergic reaction to cyclizine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.
This medicine may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your eye doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Updated:  
July 17, 2018