About Antivert

Antivert: An Antihistamine for relieving body from bad histamine effects. Antivert is basically an antihistamine, which blocks the harmful effects of chemical histamine that occurs naturally in our body. It is FDA-approved and is used for treating motion sickness and vertigo.

Antivert is generally used for the treatment of vomiting, dizziness and nausea. It also finds its application in other fields other than the above mentioned ones.

How to Take Drug?

Antiverts are chewable tablets that can be chewed, crushed or swallowed on a whole with a glass full of water. For motion sickness, it should be taken an hour before the journey. It can be repeated after every twenty hour.
You should take this medicine in the same manner as directed by the doctor or try to follow the directions, which accompany the package.

Drug Precautions

Antivert may cause blurred vision, dizziness and drowsiness. If you are experiencing any of these effects, you should avoid activities like operating machinery, driving and other similar activities. Alcohol and other antidepressants should be engulfed cautiously while being under its prescription, as increased dizziness and drowsiness might creep in.
It is still unknown if Antivert is excreted through breast milk. So, it is always advisable to consult your doctor, if you will be or you are breast-feeding your baby.

Drug Interactions

This medicine may increase drowsiness and dizziness, if it is used in combination with other drugs including pain relievers, sedatives, muscle relaxants and anxiety medicine.
Apart from that, this medicine also affects tests related to skin allergy. So, if you need to undergo any allergy testing, then you must inform your doctor about this medicine beforehand.
There are also different other drugs that interact with this medicine. So, do not forget to consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any kind of medicine.

Side Effects

If you face or experience any sort of allergic reaction like swelling of tongue, lips or face, difficulty in breathing, closing of throats or hives, then you must immediately stop taking this medicine and seek instant medical attention.
Other side effects like blurred vision, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, insomnia, nervousness etc may also occur. However, in these cases you do not require discontinuing the medicine.

Missed Dose

You need not to worry if you have missed any dose of Antivert because it is usually taken when needed. However if you are taking it on a regular basis, then you should timely complete your dose as soon as it comes to your mind. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, then do not try to take an extra dose or overdose might take place.

Overdose

If you have taken an overdose of Antivert, then immediately seek urgent medical attention. Symptoms of the overdose for this medication include unusual excitability, hallucinations, extreme drowsiness, decreased breathing and seizures.

Storage

Antivert must be dispensed in light resistant containers away from heat and moisture. The room in which it is kept must be temperature controlled, which should range between 15 degree and 30 degree.

For further information on this medication and its dosage, you should talk to your druggist and doctors.