Prescription Drug Information: Meclizine Hydrochloride

MECLIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE- meclizine hydrochloride tablet
A-S Medication Solutions

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Meclizine hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of vertigo associated with diseases affecting the vestibular system in adults.

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

2.1 Recommended Dosage

The recommended dosage is 25 mg to 100 mg daily administered orally, in divided doses, depending upon clinical response.

2.2 Administration Instructions

Meclizine hydrochloride tablets must be swallowed whole.

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

  • 12.5 mg: Light blue to blue colored, spotted, oval shaped, biconvex uncoated tablet, debossed with ‘1161’ on one side and plain on the other side
  • 25 mg: Light yellow to yellow colored, spotted, oval shaped, biconvex uncoated tablets debossed with ‘1162’ on one side and plain on the other side

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

Meclizine hydrochloride tablets are contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to meclizine or any of the inactive ingredients [see Adverse Reactions (6) and Description (11)].

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

5.1 Drowsiness

Since drowsiness may occur with use of meclizine hydrochloride, patients should be warned of this possibility and cautioned against driving a car or operating dangerous machinery.

Patients should avoid alcoholic beverages while taking meclizine hydrochloride [see Drug Interactions (7.1)].

5.2 Concurrent Medical Conditions

Because of its potential anticholinergic action, meclizine hydrochloride should be used with caution in patients with asthma, glaucoma, or enlargement of the prostate gland.

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

The following adverse reactions associated with the use of meclizine hydrochloride were identified in clinical studies or postmarketing reports. Because some of these reactions were reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Anaphylactic reaction, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, fatigue, and vomiting. On rare occasions blurred vision has been reported.

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

7.1 CNS Depressants

There may be increased CNS depression when meclizine hydrochloride is administered concurrently with other CNS depressants, including alcohol [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

7.2 CYP2D6 Inhibitors

Based on in-vitro evaluation, meclizine is metabolized by CYP2D6. Therefore, there is a possibility for a drug interaction between meclizine hydrochloride and CYP2D6 inhibitors. Therefore, monitor for adverse reactions and clinical effect accordingly.

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1 Pregnancy

Risk Summary

Data from epidemiological studies have not generally indicated a drug-associated risk of major birth defects with meclizine during pregnancy. However, in a published study, an increased incidence of fetal malformations was observed following oral administration of meclizine to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis, at doses similar to those used clinically.

In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown.

Data

Human Data

Epidemiological studies reporting on pregnancies exposed to meclizine have not identified an association between the use of meclizine during pregnancy and an increased risk of major birth defects.

Animal Data

In a published study, oral administration of meclizine (25 mg/kg to 250 mg/kg) to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis resulted in a high incidence of fetal malformations. These effects occurred at doses as low as 25 mg/kg, which is approximately 2 times the maximum recommended human dose (100 mg) on a body surface area (mg/m2) basis.

8.2 Lactation

Risk Summary

There are no data on the presence of meclizine in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for meclizine hydrochloride and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from meclizine hydrochloride or from the underlying maternal condition.

8.4 Pediatric Use

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

8.5 Geriatric Use

In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

8.6 Hepatic Impairment

The effect of hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics of meclizine has not been evaluated. As meclizine hydrochloride undergoes metabolism, hepatic impairment may result in increased systemic exposure of meclizine. Treatment with meclizine hydrochloride should be administered with caution in patients with hepatic impairment.

8.7 Renal Impairment

The effect of renal impairment on the pharmacokinetics of meclizine has not been evaluated. Because of a potential for drug/metabolite accumulation, meclizine hydrochloride should be administered with caution in patients with renal impairment and in the elderly, as renal function generally declines with age.

8.8 Genetic CYP2D6 Polymorphism

The genetic polymorphism of CYP2D6 that results in poor-, intermediate-, extensive-, and ultrarapid metabolizer phenotypes could contribute to large inter-individual variability in meclizine exposure. Therefore, when meclizine hydrochloride is administered to patients with CYP2D6 polymorphism, monitor for adverse reactions and clinical effect accordingly.

11 DESCRIPTION

Meclizine hydrochloride, a histamine (H1) receptor antagonist, is a white to slightly yellowish, crystalline powder. It has the following structural formula:

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Chemically, meclizine hydrochloride, USP is 1-(p-chloro-α-phenylbenzyl)-4-(m-methylbenzyl) piperazine dihydrochloride monohydrate.

Inactive ingredients for the tablets are: hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide and sodium starch glycolate. In addition, the 12.5 mg tablet contains FD&C Blue # 1 Aluminum Lake; and the 25 mg tablet contains D&C Yellow # 10 Aluminum Lake and FD&C Yellow # 6 Aluminum Lake.

Each meclizine hydrochloride 12.5 mg tablet contains 12.5 mg of meclizine dihydrochloride equivalent to 10.53 mg of meclizine free base.

Each meclizine hydrochloride 25 mg tablet contains 25 mg of meclizine dihydrochloride equivalent to 21.07 mg of meclizine free base.

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1 Mechanism of Action

The precise mechanism by which meclizine exerts its therapeutic effect is unknown but is presumed to involve antagonism of the histamine H1 receptor.

12.2 Pharmacodynamics

There are no relevant pharmacodynamic data regarding meclizine.

12.3 Pharmacokinetics

The available pharmacokinetic information for meclizine following oral administration has been summarized from published literature.

Absorption

Meclizine is absorbed after oral administration with maximum plasma concentrations reaching at a median Tmax value of 3 hours post-dose (range: 1.5 to 6 hours) for the tablet dosage form.

Distribution

Drug distribution characteristics for meclizine in humans are unknown.

Elimination

Meclizine has a plasma elimination half-life of about 5 to 6 hours in humans.

Metabolism

In an in vitro metabolic study using human hepatic microsome and recombinant CYP enzyme, CYP2D6 was found to be the dominant enzyme for metabolism of meclizine.

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

Carcinogenesis

Animal studies to assess the carcinogenic potential of meclizine have not been conducted.

Mutagenesis

Genetic toxicology studies of meclizine have not been conducted.

Impairment of Fertility

Animal studies to assess the effects of meclizine on fertility and early embryonic development have not been conducted.

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

Product: 50090-5728

NDC: 50090-5728-0 20 TABLET in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-5728-1 30 TABLET in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-5728-4 10 TABLET in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-5728-8 90 TABLET in a BOTTLE

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Administration Instructions

Advise patients that the tablets must be swallowed whole. [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)].

Adverse Reactions

Advise patients that meclizine hydrochloride may cause anaphylactic reaction, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, fatigue, vomiting and, on rare occasions, blurred vision [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1), Adverse Reactions (6)].

Inform patients that meclizine hydrochloride may impair their ability to engage in potentially dangerous activities, such as operating machinery or vehicles.

Concomitant Drug Interactions

Advise patients regarding medications that should not be taken in combination with meclizine hydrochloride or that may necessitate increased monitoring [see Drug Interactions (7.1, 7.2)]. Inform patients that alcohol may increase adverse reactions.

Concurrent Medical Conditions

Advise patients to notify their healthcare provider about all of their medical conditions, including if they are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or if they are breastfeeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2), Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.2)].

Manufactured by:

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India

Distributed by:

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.

Pennington, NJ 08534

Rev.: 08/23

MECLIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Label ImageLabel Image
MECLIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
meclizine hydrochloride tablet
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:50090-5728(NDC:70710-1162)
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
MECLIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (MECLIZINE) MECLIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 25 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
D&C YELLOW NO. 10
FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (5 MPA.S)
LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
SILICON DIOXIDE
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
Product Characteristics
Color YELLOW (light yellow to yellow) Score no score
Shape OVAL Size 13mm
Flavor Imprint Code 1162
Contains
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 NDC:50090-5728-0 20 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE None
2 NDC:50090-5728-1 30 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE None
3 NDC:50090-5728-4 10 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE None
4 NDC:50090-5728-8 90 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE None
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA213957 10/29/2020
Labeler — A-S Medication Solutions (830016429)
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Operations
A-S Medication Solutions 830016429 RELABEL (50090-5728), REPACK (50090-5728)

Revised: 12/2023 A-S Medication Solutions

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