NVP 25 mg+50 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.01 (5 x 10: ৳ 150.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Meclizine pyridoxine |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
Indications
- Prevention and treatment of nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Motion sickness
- Radiation sickness
- Vertigo associated with diseases of the vestibular system
Pharmacology
- Piperazine-derivative antihistamine
- Antiemetic
- Anticholinergic properties
- Antihistaminic properties
- Reduces sensitivity of the labyrinthine apparatus
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
- The safety and efficacy for use in children less than 12 years of age have not been established
Interaction
- Potentiation of CNS depressant effects with Ethanol or other CNS depressant agents
- Potentiation of anticholinergic effects with other anticholinergics
- Increase in the absorption of digoxin by decreasing gastrointestinal motility
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Meclizine Hydrochloride and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision (rare occasions)
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Lowest risk of teratogenicity
- Safety for use in nursing mother not established
Precautions & Warnings
- Impairment of mental alertness or physical coordination
- Avoidance of alcoholic beverages
- Caution in patients with asthma, glaucoma or prostate enlargement
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