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.
