Ear Articles A-Z

Ear Infection Research

Perhaps the most important area of ear infection research involves the search for a vaccine. This eMedTV article describes other research that is being conducted to increase our understanding of how to treat, diagnose, and prevent ear infections.

Ear Infection Symptoms

Common ear infection symptoms may include fever, earache, ear pain, hearing loss, and dizziness. This eMedTV resource explains how ear infections occur and describes the symptoms that may occur in children and adults.

Ear Infection Treatment

As this selection from the eMedTV archives explains, antibiotics are often prescribed to treat ear infections. This article also discusses other treatment options, which may include surgery in certain circumstances.

Ear Infections and School or Daycare

Some schools will require a doctor's note to give your child medication for an ear infection. This eMedTV Web page offers information about how to handle ear infections and school or daycare.

Ear Infections in Children

As this eMedTV segment explains, children typically get more ear infections than adults. This article explains why children are more prone to develop these infections. Also discussed are causes, symptoms, and treatment of ear infections.

Generic Meclizine

Both prescription and over-the-counter meclizine products are available in generic form. This page from the eMedTV library lists the various forms and strengths that are currently available for the generic versions of meclizine.

Meclazine

Meclizine is a medication approved for treating motion sickness and vertigo. This eMedTV segment describes meclizine products in more detail and explains how often this drug is typically taken per day. Meclazine is a common misspelling of meclizine.

Meclazine HCL

Meclizine is an antihistamine often used for treating vertigo and motion sickness. This eMedTV segment explores the effects of meclizine and lists possible side effects of the drug. Meclazine HCl is a common variation and misspelling of meclizine.

Meclezine

The antihistamine meclizine is licensed to treat motion sickness and vertigo. This eMedTV Web page discusses the differences between prescription and non-prescription meclizine products. Meclezine is a common misspelling of meclizine.

Meclizene

Meclizine products, available over the counter and by prescription, are used to treat motion sickness. This eMedTV article discusses other meclizine uses and describes how this medication works. Meclizene is a common misspelling of meclizine.

Meclizine

Meclizine is an antihistamine drug commonly used for treating motion sickness and vertigo. This eMedTV Web page describes how the product works, explains when and how to take it, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Meclizine 12.5 mg Tablets

Non-prescription meclizine only comes in 25 mg tablets; the prescription form comes in several strengths. As this eMedTV page explains, there are three strengths available for prescription meclizine tablets (12.5 mg, 25 mg tablets, and 50 mg).

Meclizine 25 mg Tablets

As this eMedTV page explains, the standard non-prescription dosage for treating motion sickness is one or two meclizine tablets (25 mg to 50 mg) once daily. This article also offers information on how dosing works for prescription meclizine products.

Meclizine 50 mg Tablets

There are three strengths available for prescription meclizine tablets; 50 mg is the highest strength. This eMedTV Web page provides meclizine dosing guidelines for the treatment of motion sickness and vertigo (a spinning sensation).

Meclizine and Breastfeeding

The full risks of breastfeeding while using meclizine are unknown at this time. As this eMedTV article explains, it is not known if the drug passes through breast milk. Before using meclizine, nursing women should first consult their doctors.

Meclizine and Pregnancy

Meclizine is generally considered to be safe for use during pregnancy. This eMedTV resource offers a more in-depth look at pregnancy and meclizine, and explains what problems occurred when the drug was given to pregnant animals.

Meclizine Dosage

The standard non-prescription dose of meclizine for treating motion sickness is one or two tablets daily. This eMedTV Web page also explains how dosing works for prescription meclizine products (for the treatment of both motion sickness and vertigo).

Meclizine for Children

This eMedTV article discusses children and meclizine, explaining how the drug is not approved for use in younger children. As this segment explains, children as young as 12 may use this product. This article also covers what the medicine is used for.

Meclizine for Motion Sickness

In order to help prevent motion sickness, meclizine should be taken one hour before embarkation. This eMedTV Web page describes how the product works for the treatment of motion sickness and explains how often this drug should be taken.

Meclizine for Vertigo

For people with vertigo, meclizine may be a good choice for treating the spinning sensations. This eMedTV resource describes how meclizine works for the treatment of this condition and also covers other approved uses for this medication.

Meclizine HCI

Some meclizine products are used to treat motion sickness; others are used for motion sickness and vertigo. This eMedTV article describes these different products in more detail. Meclizine HCi is a common variation and misspelling of meclizine.

Meclizine HCL Medication Information

Meclizine is an antihistamine that is used to treat vertigo and motion sickness. This eMedTV segment offers more details on meclizine HCl, including information on how the medication is available both by prescription and over the counter.

Meclizine Hydrochloride (HCL)

The antihistamine meclizine hydrochloride (HCl) is used for treating vertigo and motion sickness. This eMedTV segment describes various meclizine products and explains what you should discuss with your doctor before starting this medication.

Meclizine Oral

An oral medication, meclizine is often taken to help alleviate motion sickness and vertigo. This eMedTV page covers meclizine uses in more detail, explains how often this drug is taken, and provides a link to more detailed information.

Meclizine Overdose

Taking an overdose of meclizine may cause symptoms such as dry mouth, drowsiness, or flushing. This eMedTV Web page explores other potential overdose symptoms and explains what steps a doctor may take to treat an overdose of this medication.

Meclizine Risks

Meclizine may worsen high blood pressure and various other medical conditions. This eMedTV Web page explores other potential risks of meclizine products and lists some of the side effects that have been reported with this medication.

Meclizine Side Effects

Potential side effects of meclizine include increased appetite, blurry vision, and nausea. This eMedTV page lists other side effects that may occur with this drug and explains which problems are potentially serious and may require medical attention.

Meclizine Tablets

There are two different forms of meclizine (tablets and chewable tablets). This segment from the eMedTV library explains what this antihistamine medication is used for and lists the various strengths that are available for these meclizine products.

Meclizine Uses

As this eMedTV article explains, there are several approved uses for meclizine. Some products are used for treating motion sickness and vertigo (a spinning sensation), while others are only approved to treat and prevent motion sickness.

Meclozine

Meclizine is a medicine that can help alleviate motion sickness and vertigo. This eMedTV page explores how the product works and explains what you should discuss with your doctor before starting the drug. Meclozine is a common misspelling of meclizine.

Over-the-Counter Meclizine

As this eMedTV resource explains, several conditions can be treated with meclizine. Over-the-counter versions of the drug are approved to treat motion sickness, while the prescription versions are licensed to treat motion sickness and vertigo.

Possible Problems With Meclizine

As this article from the eMedTV site explains, as with any medication, side effects are possible with meclizine. Problems that have been reported with this drug include drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, and thickening of bronchial secretions.

Precautions and Warnings With Meclizine

Meclizine can cause breathing problems in people with asthma. This eMedTV article describes other side effects or complications that may occur with this drug. Warnings and precautions on who should not use meclizine are also included in this article.