The
following information is a summary about
Antivert.
It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
Antivert USES
Antivert is an antihistamine. It helps to prevent
nausea, vomiting, or dizziness associated with motion
sickness, and to treat or prevent extreme dizziness
and/or spinning sensations associated with vertigo
(balance disorder) related to diseases of the body's
balance (vestibular) system.
Antivert DIRECTIONS
Take Antivert tablets or capsules by mouth. Follow
the directions on the prescription label. Swallow
the tablets or capsules with a drink of water (chewable
tablets can be chewed or swallowed whole). If you
are using Antivert to prevent motion sickness, take
the dose at least 1 hour before travel. If Antivert
upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Take
your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your
medicine more often than directed.
Antivert SIDE EFFECTS
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber
or health care professional as soon as possible:
fainting spells; fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations).
Side effects that usually do not require medical
attention (report to your prescriber or health care
professional if they continue or are bothersome):
blurred vision; constipation; difficulty passing
urine; difficulty sleeping; drowsiness, dizziness;
dry mouth; headache; stomach upset.
Antivert PRECAUTIONS
If you are taking Antivert on a regular schedule,
visit your prescriber or health care professional
for regular checks on your progress. You may get
dizzy, drowsy or have blurred vision. Do not drive,
use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness
until you know how Antivert affects you. Do not stand
or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older
patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting
spells. Alcohol can increase possible dizziness;
avoid alcoholic drinks. Antivert may make your mouth
dry. Chewing sugarless gum, sucking hard candy and
drinking plenty of water may help. Visit your dentist
regularly. Antivert may cause dry eyes and blurred
vision. If you wear contact lenses you may feel some
discomfort. Lubricating drops may help. See your
ophthalmologist if the problem does not go away or
is severe.
Antivert DRUG INTERACTIONS
Alcohol; barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep
or treating seizures (convulsions); certain antibiotics
given by injection; digoxin; medicines for anxiety
or sleeping problems, such as alprazolam, diazepam
or temazepam; medicines for hay fever and other allergies;
medicines for mental depression; medicines for movement
abnormalities as in Parkinson's disease, or for gastrointestinal
problems; medicines for pain; medicines that relax
skeletal muscle. Tell your prescriber or health care
professional about all other medicines you are taking,
including non-prescription medicines, nutritional
supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber
or health care professional if you are a frequent
user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke,
or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the
way your medicine works. Check with your health care
professional before stopping or starting Antivert.
Antivert OVERDOSE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately.
Antivert NOTES
Prescriber needs to know if you have any of these
conditions: asthma; glaucoma; prostate trouble; stomach
problems; urinary problems; an unusual or allergic
reaction to Antivert, other medicines, foods, dyes,
or preservatives; breast-feeding.
MISSED DOSE
If you miss a dose, use Antivert as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the
missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Antivert STORAGE
Store Antivert at room temperature between 36 and
77 degrees F (2 -25 degrees C) away from light and
moisture.
