How Antivert should be taken.
Antivert comes as a regular and chewable tablet and a capsule. For motion sickness, Antivert should be taken 1 hour before you start to travel. Doses may be taken every 24 hours if needed. For dizziness caused by an ear condition, follow your physician\'s directions. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your physician or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Antivert exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your physician. The chewable tablets may be chewed or swallowed whole.
Precautions or Warnings for Antivert
This medication may cause drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medication. This medication will add to the effect of other depressants or alcohol. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medications are depressants. It is unknown if this medication is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using this medication, check with your physician or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
What to do if you miss a dose of Antivert
Since Antivert is usually taken as needed, missing a dose is usually not a problem. If you are taking Antivert on a regular schedule and you miss a dose, take the What to do if you miss a dose of Antivert as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the What to do if you miss a dose of Antivert and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication.
Side effects that may be possible for Antivert
Stop taking Antivert and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Antivert and talk to your physician if you experience drowsiness or dizziness; a dry mouth (may be relieved by sugarless gum, ice chips, saliva substitutes, or other products if bothersome); blurred vision; nervousness; insomnia; or constipation.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your physician about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
How to store Antivert
Dispense in tight, light-resistant containers. Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86° F).
What to do when overdosing on Antivert
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual excitability, drowsiness, hallucinations, very slow or shallow breathing, and seizures.
Other information on Antivert
Antivert may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medications, and muscle relaxants. Tell your physician about all prescription and over-the-counter medications that you are taking, and do not take any medication without first talking to your physician. Antivert is contraindicated in individuals who have shown a previous hypersensitivity to it.
For more information, talk to your physician, pharmacist or health care provider.
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