Compare Meclizine Hcl vs Dramamine
Meclizine Hcl and Dramamine are both drugs used for Nausea/Vomiting.
Meclizine Hcl
Meclizine Hcl (MEK-li-zeen)
Dramamine
Dimenhydrinate (DYE-men-HYE-dri-nate)
Generic Drug Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It may also be used to reduce dizziness and loss of balance (vertigo) caused by inner ear problems. Learn More. | Generic Drug Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Do not use this medication in children younger than two years unless directed by the doctor. Learn More. |
Prices | |
Drug Type | |
| Nausea/Vomiting | Nausea/Vomiting |
Drug Forms | |
Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet) Chewable Tablet Tablet | Blist Pack (12.0mg Chewable Tablet) Tablet Blist Pack (36.0mg Tablet) Blist Pack (10.0mg Tablet) |
Dosages | |
12.5 Mg Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet) 25 Mg Blist Pack (100.0mg Tablet) 25 Mg Chewable Tablet 12.5 Mg Tablet 25 Mg Tablet 50 Mg Tablet | 25 Mg Blist Pack (12.0mg Chewable Tablet) 50 Mg Tablet 50 Mg Blist Pack (36.0mg Tablet) 25 Mg Blist Pack (10.0mg Tablet) |
Alternatives | |
| Travel-EaseMotion-TimeDramamineDramamine Less DrowsyMotion Sickness ReliefWal-DramMedi-MeclizineBonineMotion Sickness | DimenhydrinateMotion Sickness ReliefWal-DramMotion Sickness |
Other Uses | |
| There are no other uses for Meclizine Hcl listed. | This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional. This drug may also be used for nausea and dizziness caused by inner ear problems (such as Meniere's disease). |
Warnings | |
There are no Meclizine Hcl warnings listed. | There are no Dramamine warnings listed. |
Side Effects | |
Drowsiness, dry mouth, and tiredness may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To relieve dry mouth, suck (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as restlessness, confusion), fast/irregular heartbeat, shaking (tremor), difficulty urinating. Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: seizures. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. | Drowsiness, constipation, blurred vision, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To relieve dry mouth, suck (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as restlessness, confusion), fast/irregular heartbeat, shaking (tremor), difficulty urinating. Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: seizures. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. |
