meclizine hydrochloride /mek″lizēn/ , an antihistamine. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed in the prevention and treatment of motion sickness. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Newborns and lactating mothers are not given this drug. Asthma or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse effects are drowsiness, skin rash, hypersensitivity reactions, dry mouth, tachycardia, and nervousness.
