Meclizine (Noun)
Meaning
An antihistamine (trade name Antivert) used to treat or prevent motion sickness.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Meclizine is often prescribed to people who experience dizziness or nausea during long car rides or boat trips.
- The doctor recommended taking meclizine about an hour before the flight to help prevent motion sickness.
- If you're prone to motion sickness, taking a dose of meclizine before traveling can be a lifesaver.
- The cruise ship's medical center stocked meclizine to help passengers cope with the rough seas.
- Before the road trip, Sarah took a meclizine tablet to prevent the queasy feeling she always got in the car.