Antivert
INDICATIONS
Based on a review of this drug by the National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council and/or other information, FDA has classified the indications as follows:
Effective: Management of nausea and vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness.
Possibly Effective: Management of vertigo associated with diseases affecting the vestibular system.
Final classification of the less than effective indications requires further investigation.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Vertigo
For the control of vertigo associated with diseases affecting the vestibular system, the recommended dose is 25 to 100 mg daily, in divided dosage, depending upon clinical response.
Motion Sickness
The initial dose of 25 to 50 mg of Antivert should be taken one hour prior to embarkation for protection against motion sickness. Thereafter, the dose may be repeated every 24 hours for the duration of the journey.
HOW SUPPLIED
Antivert®—12.5 mg tablets:
Bottles of 100
(NDC 0662-2100-66),
(NDC 0049-2100-66)
Bottles of 1000
(NDC 0662-2100-82),
(NDC 0049-2100-82)
Antivert®/25—25 mg tablets:
Bottles of 100
(NDC 0662-2110-66),
(NDC 0049-2110-66)
Bottles of 1000
(NDC 0662-2110-82),
(NDC 0049-2110-82)
Antivert®/50—50 mg tablets:
Bottles of 100
(NDC 0662-2140-66),
(NDC 0049-2140-66)
Distributed by Koerig Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017. Revised: October 2006. FDA Rev date: 12/14/1999
Generic Name: Meclizine
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