Meclizine Hydrochloride is an over-the-counter medicine. The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Over the counter (OTC)
- Brand names
- Dramamine, Bonine, Dramamine Less Drowsy, Less Drowsy Motion Sickness Relief
- Taken
- Oral
- Label
- THE PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, revised September 10, 2026 · full label on DailyMed
Purpose
Antiemetic
What it is used for
for the prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, or dizziness associated with motion sickness
Active ingredient
Meclizine HCl 25 mg
Do not use
in children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Warnings
Do not use in children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
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Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.
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Recalls
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Class II Ongoing
Meclizine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 12.5 mg, (a) 50 Tablets [5 x 10] (NDC 60687-775-65) (b) 12.5 mg Individual Dose ( NDC 60687-775-11), Rx Only, Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio, 43217.
Reason: Failed tablet specifications.
Lots, distribution and details
- Lots / codes
- Lot #1024852; Exp 9/30/2026
- Distribution
- U.S. Nationwide
- Quantity
- 697 cartons
- Recall started
- March 16, 2026 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
- Severity
- Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
- FDA recall number
- D-0418-2026
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Class II Ongoing
Meclizine HCl Tablets, 25 mg, packaged in 100-count HDPE bottle, Distributed by: Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. East Brunswick, NJ 08816, Manufactured by: Aurex laboratories LLC, East Windsor, NJ 08520, NDC 16571-752-01
Reason: Labeling: Incorrect Instructions
Lots, distribution and details
- Lots / codes
- Lot # CB21024, Exp 2/2023
- Distribution
- to be entered
- Quantity
- 1,344 bottles
- Recall started
- September 2, 2021 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
- Severity
- Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
- FDA recall number
- D-0005-2022
Have this medicine at home? Compare the lot number and expiry date on your package with the recall. Do not stop taking a prescribed medicine on your own — stopping suddenly can be riskier than the recalled lot. Your pharmacist can check it and usually swap it for an unaffected one.
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 29a1bd1e-d0e0-478f-e063-6394a90ab0aa.