Cyclizine 50 mg Tablets

Generic

Medication

Antiemetic / Antihistamine tablets

Description

Cyclizine 50 mg tablets are an antihistamine and anti-emetic medication used to prevent and relieve nausea, vomiting and dizziness associated with motion sickness, vertigo, postoperative nausea, and other causes. Taken orally, they act by blocking H₁ histamine receptors and muscarinic receptors in the brain to reduce signals triggering nausea and vomiting. The tablets are standard-strength and commonly used in both adult and paediatric patients (children 6 years and older) under medical guidance.

Bnefits

Effective prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting from motion sickness, travel sickness, vertigo, postoperative or drug-induced causes.
Also helps reduce dizziness and imbalance related to vestibular disorders.
Can be taken with or without food.
Available in tablet form which is easy to carry, dose, and store.

Indications

Prevention and treatment of motion sickness (nausea, vomiting, dizziness).
Prevention and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and nausea caused by general anaesthesia, opioids or other medications.
Management of nausea and vomiting related to vestibular disorders (e.g. vertigo, inner ear disorders).

Composition

Cyclizine hydrochloride 50 mg (active ingredient).
Excipients including lactose monohydrate (tablet contains lactose).

Formulation

Oral, immediate-release tablet.

Packaging

Tablets typically supplied in blister packs or bottles, depending on manufacturer and country regulations.
Each pack contains a specified number of 50 mg tablets (e.g. 30 tablets, as per the user context).

Usage

Swallow the tablet with a little water — with or without food.
Adults and children aged 12 and above: 50 mg, up to three times a day (spaced at least 8 hours apart).
Children aged 6 to 11 years: 25 mg (half a 50 mg tablet), up to three times a day when necessary, under medical guidance.
For motion sickness, take 1–2 hours before travel; for ongoing nausea/vomiting, follow your doctor’s instructions.
Do not exceed the recommended dosage. If you miss a dose and are using on a schedule, skip the missed dose — do not double up.

Contraindications

Allergy to cyclizine hydrochloride or any other ingredients.
Patients with angle-closure glaucoma.
Individuals with urinary retention or significant prostate hypertrophy / severe urinary problems.
People with gastrointestinal obstruction or conditions predisposing to bowel obstruction (e.g. severe constipation, obstructive disease).
Severe liver disease.
Known epilepsy or seizure disorders (use with caution).
Use of alcohol or other CNS depressants concurrently — avoid due to increased sedation risk.

Adverse Effects

Common: drowsiness / sleepiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, headache, constipation.
Less common: dizziness, urinary retention, difficulty passing urine (especially in people with prostate enlargement), dry throat, blurred vision, gastrointestinal disturbance.
Rare but serious: allergic reactions (rash, swelling of face/lips/throat, breathing difficulty), severe urinary retention, severe skin reactions, confusion, hallucinations or other neurological effects, especially in overdose or misuse.

Storage Conditions

Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
Keep out of reach of children.
Store in original packaging to protect tablets from moisture and light, and keep blister packs intact until use.

Duration

Duration depends on the cause \u2014 for motion sickness, tablets may only be needed for the travel period; for other causes (e.g. postoperative nausea, vertigo), use as directed by physician \u2014 short-term or as clinically indicated.