Cyclizine is a medication for the treatment of nausea. It is a versatile medicine; it’s often used by travelers to treat travel-induced nausea or vertigo.
Cyclizine is a generic medication; however, a brand version, ‘Valoid’, is also available. You can buy Cyclizine and buy Valoid at Meds for Less.
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This medication is often used to treat dizziness and nausea seen in vertigo and motion sickness. If you experience these symptoms and feel you might benefit from taking Cyclizine, please consult a medical professional first to help make sure this medication is right for you. You can do this easily and conveniently on Meds for Less.
This medicine may be used if you are experiencing vertigo or motion sickness as it can help reduce your feelings of dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Cyclizine is an antihistamine. It works by blocking something called histamine from sending signals to your brain that can make you experience dizziness or nausea. Cyclizine is usually taken as a tablet.
As with all medication, cyclizine tablets can come with some side effects although some are less common. It is important to be aware of these as if you notice any serious side effects, you must get medical attention immediately. If the common side effects persist, you may also wish to discuss this with your doctor. We have summarised some in the list below:
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This will depend on the patient’s age and what condition the cyclizine is being prescribed to treat. We have outlined the general dosage guidance in the table below. However, please note that these are just guidelines below, and exact dosage will be decided by your prescriber.
| Anyone aged 12 or over | Standard dose | cyclizine 50mg tablets– the maximum dosage is 1 tablet up to 3 times a day. You should not exceed this dosage. |
| Motion sickness | The standard dosage for cyclizine for motion sickness is 1 x Cyclizine 50 mg tablets 1-2 hours before you’re due to travel.
If the motion sickness does not resolve, another 50mg dose can be taken, however an 8 hour gap should be left between the first dose and second dose. If travel sickness still does not resolve, patients may take one more 50mg dose 8 hours after the prior dose. |
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| Children (6 – 11 years old) | Standard dose | cyclizine 25mg, maximum three times a day |
| Motion sickness | 25mg cyclizine one to two hours before travel.
If the motion sickness persists, another 25mg dose can be taken after 8 hours. If needed, children can be given one more 25mg dose after 8 hours. |
If you miss or forget to take your cyclizine tablet, take it as soon as you realise you have forgotten. However, make sure you do not take double the dose to make up for missing a previous dose. If you take too much cyclizine, please consult a medical professional as soon as possible.
Side effects of Cyclizine
Not everyone will experience side effects when they take cyclizine pills but there are some common side effects and some serious side effects that you should be aware of just in case.
For example, some common ones include:
Although they are rare, serious side effects include:
Also, some people may have an allergic reaction to cyclizine but this is usually rare. Please seek immediate medical attention if you experience the following urgent symptoms:
Cyclizine hydrochloride tablets can be taken with or without a meal. Try and make sure that the doses are taken at least 8 hours apart.
If you miss your dose, take it as soon as you remember however do not ‘double-up’ on cyclizine hydrochloride tablets. If you have accidentally taken too much Cyclizine, please seek medical attention promptly.
You should always follow your doctor’s instructions on how to take Cyclizine because the dosage will be different depending on your age and the condition you are using Cyclizine to treat. For example, adults will usually take cyclizine 50 mg.
| Pregnancy | It is safe for people to take Cyclizine during pregnancy.
If you experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and other medications have been unsuccessful in managing these symptoms, you may be prescribed Cyclizine. |
| Breastfeeding | Although Cyclizine is unlikely to give your baby side effects, more research around taking Cyclizine during breastfeeding is required. This is because it is still unclear how much of the medication goes into the breast milk.
If your doctor has assessed both you and your baby and advises that it is fine for you to take Cyclizine while breastfeeding, then you should follow their advice. Seek consult a medical professional if you notice your baby is no longer feeding as well, is being sleepier than usual, or is becoming irritable. |
There are some medications that can interact with Cyclizine so it is important to accurately list all medications you are taking (including herbal medicines and over the counter products) to any healthcare provider prescribing you cyclizine. Cyclizine can also interact with some herbal remedies such as St John’s Wort.
We have summarised some of the key types of medications or substances that can interact with cyclizine below:
Cyclizine may not be suitable for everyone but luckily there are a few alternatives to consider depending on your symptoms. If you feel Cyclizine may not be right for you, it is best to consult a medical professional. For your information, we have summarised some the alternatives to Cyclizine in the table below:
| Promethazine | Can treat vertigo or motion sickness symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness |
| Cinnarizine | Can treat motion sickness and vertigo symptoms |
| Dramamine/Dimenhydrinate | Can treat symptoms of motion sickness |
| Prochlorperazine | For nausea and vomiting
Can be used during pregnancy |
| Ondansetron | Can treat nausea and vomiting associated with recent surgery
Can treat nausea from chemotherapy |
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