Buclizine

Antiemetic & Gastroprokinetic · Antihistamine

Indications

Prevention and treatment of motion sickness. Symptomatic treatment of vertigo.

Dosage

Adults: Motion sickness: Prophylaxis: 50 mg 30 min prior to travelling; may repeat 50 mg after 4-6 hr. Vertigo: 50 mg twice daily, up to 150 mg/day. Children: Not recommended.

Adverse Effects

Drowsiness, dizziness, incoordination, blurred vision, urinary retention, vomiting, rash, dry mouth, headache, nausea, epigastric pain, weight gain and diarrhoea.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Precautions: Caution should be exercised in patients with history of increased eye pressure, urinary retention, prostate enlargement, stomach obstruction, epilepsy, kidney or liver impairment.

Pharmacokinetics

Duration: 4-6 hrs. Absorption: Rapid. Metabolism: Hepatic.

Brands with this active ingredient

• Longifene

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