Emezin Plus 25 mg+50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Meclizine pyridoxine |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Prevention and treatment of nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Motion sickness
- Radiation sickness
- Vertigo associated with diseases of the vestibular system
Pharmacology
- Meclizine is a piperazine-derivative antihistamine
- Antiemetic properties
- Anticholinergic properties
- Antihistaminic properties
- Reduces sensitivity of the labyrinthine apparatus
- Action mediated through nerve pathways to the vomiting center
- Pyridoxine is vitamin B-6
Dosage & Administration
- Adult and Children 12 years of age & over
- Nausea and vomiting: 25-50 mg daily or as directed by a physician
- Motion sickness: Take an initial dose of 25-50 mg, 1 hour prior to travel
- Radiation sickness: 50 mg administered 2-12 hours prior to radiation treatment
- Vertigo: 25-100 mg daily in divided doses
- Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with emergency contraceptive pill (ECP): 25-50 mg, 1 hour before first ECP dose; repeat if needed in 24 hours
Interaction
- CNS depressant effects of Meclizine can be potentiated by concurrent use of Ethanol or other CNS depressant agents
- Concurrent use of other anticholinergics can potentiate the anticholinergic effects of Meclizine
- Meclizine can increase the absorption of digoxin by decreasing gastrointestinal motility
Contraindications
- Meclizine Hydrochloride and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to these ingredients
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision (rare)
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Safety for use in the nursing mother has not been established
Precautions & Warnings
- Patients should be warned that Meclizine Hydrochloride may impair their ability to perform hazardous activities requiring mental alertness or physical coordination
- Patients should avoid alcoholic beverages while taking Emezin Plus
- Emezin Plus should be used with caution in patients with asthma, glaucoma or enlargement of the prostate gland
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms: Extreme excitability, seizures, drowsiness, hallucinations
- Treatment: Appropriate supportive and symptomatic treatment; consider dialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-emetic drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children