Buclizine
About Buclizine
Buclizine is a drug of antihistamine nature. It is used to treat motion sickness, especially to prevent symptoms such as abdominal pain, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, headaches, etc.
This drug may also be used either alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of hay fever and other allergic conditions.
This medicine is contraindicated in patients who have suffered or are suffering from Reye’s syndrome, closed-angle glaucoma, gastrointestinal obstruction, Prostatic hyperplasia and hypersensitivity to this drug.
The rare side effects of this drug include loss of coordination, headache, abdominal pain, skin rash, etc. It is advised to take this medication as prescribed by the doctor. Take this medicine immediately after the food.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Buclizine
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Buclizine ?
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Buclizine ?
Increased Appetite
Blurred Vision
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Buclizine
Is It safe with alcohol?
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medicine should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
In case of breastfeeding, you must consult the doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.
How long is the duration of effect?
Time for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clinically established.
What is the onset of action?
Time taken to show its effects is not clinically established.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Buclizine
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Buclizine as ingredient
- Longifene 25Mg Tablet
Mankind Pharma Ltd
- Longifene-Ds Tablet
Mankind Pharma Ltd
- Rekseal 0.15Mg Injection
Rekvina Laboratories Ltd
- Longifene 6mg Syrup
Mankind Pharma Ltd
- Rekseal Injection
Rekvina Laboratories Ltd
- Buc Syrup
S.S.M Pharmaceuticals
- Longifene-Ds Syrup
Mankind Pharma Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This drug is a piperazine-derivative antihistamine which is used in the prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness related to motion sickness, as well as vertigo by blocking histamine receptors in the vomiting trigger pathway and by its cholinergic properties.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Gastroenterologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Buclizine ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
This drug interacts with Phenobarbital, Benzodiazepines, Zolpidem, Diazepam, etc.Interaction with Disease
Disease
Do not use this drug if you suffer from glaucoma, renal disease, epilepsy, etc.
FAQs about Buclizine
Ques : What is Buclizine?
Ans : This drug interacts with motion sickness.
Ques : How long do I need to use Buclizine before I see improvement in my condition?
Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week. Please consult your doctor for the time period you need to use this medication.
Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Buclizine?
Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.
Ques : Should I use Buclizine empty stomach, before food or after food?
Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.
Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Buclizine?
Ans : It should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.
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