Veloxin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Meclozine HCl 25 mg, pyridoxine HCl 50 mg

Indications/Uses

Prevention & treatment of nausea, vomiting or vertigo associated w/ motion sickness & other vestibular disorders.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Motion sickness Adult 1-2 tab once daily 1 hr before traveling or exposure to motion, may be repeated every 24 hr if necessary. Childn 6-12 yr ½-1 tab once daily 1 hr before traveling or exposure to motion. Vertigo & vestibular disorders Adult 1-4 tab daily in divided doses.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ food to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to meclozine or pyridoxine.

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Special Precautions

Asthma, angle-closure glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy. Long-term & large-dose use. Avoid alcoholic drinks. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy. Not recommended during lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, GI disturbances.

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Drug Interactions

Additive antimuscarinic action of atropine, TCAs, MAOIs. Increased effects of antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives, pain relievers, anxiety medicines, muscle relaxants. Additive CNS depression w/ barbiturates, tranquilizers, alcohol. Reduced l-dopa effects. Reduced altretamine activity. Decreased phenobarb & phenytoin serum conc. Increased pyridoxine requirements w/ hydralazine, INH, penicillamine, OCs.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antiemetics / Antivertigo Drugs

ATC Classification

R06AE55 - meclozine, combinations ; Belongs to the class of piperazine derivatives used as systemic antihistamines.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Veloxin tab

Packing/Price

1 × 10's;10 × 10's;30 × 10's

Veloxin

meclozine + pyridoxine

Manufacturer:

Pharm-D

Distributor:

Summit