Mecpy
Meclizine HCl+Pyridoxine HClAntiemetics & Antivertigo
Indication:
Prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, motion sickness, radiation sickness and vertigo associated with diseases of the vestibular system (e.g. Meniere's syndrome, labyrinthitis and other vestibular disturbances).
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. May repeat the dose every 24 hours for the
duration of the journey.
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.
Preparation:
Each film coated tablet contains Meclizine Hydrochloride USP 25 mg and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP 50 mg.