Emego may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Emego is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Emego is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Emego may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
UNSAFE
Emego may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Emego in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Emego in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Emego 50mg Tablet
Introduction
Emego is an antihistamine medicine used to treat nausea, vomiting and vertigo associated with motion sickness.
Emego should be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. If you are travelling, then ta ... Show more
Uses of Emego
Motion sickness
Vertigo
Side effects of Emego
Common
Sleepiness
How to use Emego
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Emego may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Emego works
Emego is an antihistaminic medication. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical in the brain that controls nausea, vomiting, and balance. It also makes you sleepy.
What if you forget to take Emego?
If you miss a dose of Emego, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Emego can increase the effects of other CNS depressants (alcohol, barbiturates) medicine.
If you are using Emego for motion sickness, it should be taken an hour before your travel.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Emego, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Brief Description
Indication
Motion sickness, Vertigo and Vestibular disorders
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Motion sickness
Adult: 25-50 mg 1 hr before travelling and repeat 24 hrly if needed.
Vertigo and vestibular disorders
Adult: 25-100 mg dail ... Show more
Child Dose
Oral
<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Motion Sickness
>12 years: 12.5-50 mg PO given 1 hour before travel and then daily PRN
Ver ... Show more
Contraindication
Meclizine Hydrochloride and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to these ingredients.
Mode of Action
Meclozine blocks vasopressor response to histamine and has a slight blocking action against acetylcholine. It decreases excitability of the middle ear ... Show more
Precaution
Patients should be warned that Meclizine Hydrochloride may impair their ability to perform hazardous activities requiring mental alertness or physical ... Show more
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