Medazine contains cyclizine hydrochloride, an antihistamine used primarily for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting, especially those associated with motion sickness and certain inner ear disorders such as Meniere’s disease[1][5][4].
Its main uses include:
- Preventing and treating nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness, such as during car, boat, or air travel[1][6][7].
- Relieving symptoms of inner ear problems, particularly labyrinthine disorders like Meniere’s syndrome, which can cause dizziness and vertigo[1][5].
- Being occasionally used to treat postoperative and drug-induced vomiting, though this is less common in routine outpatient settings[6][7].
Medazine is taken orally, typically about 30 minutes prior to travel for motion sickness prevention. Dosing varies by age, with specific recommendations provided for children[1]. The medication is generally not recommended for use in pregnancy, breastfeeding, or in people with specific conditions such as acute asthma attacks, glaucoma, difficulty urinating, or severe lung diseases[5].
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