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Meclizine and Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
Antihistamine anti-sickness medicine with vitamin B6
- 22 brands
- 22 makers
- Tablet
- From ≈ ৳10
What it is used for
This combination is commonly used to relieve nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (morning sickness). It is also used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness, and for some kinds of vertigo, a spinning sensation linked to the inner ear.
How it works
Meclizine is an antihistamine that calms signals from the inner ear balance system and the part of the brain that triggers sickness. Pyridoxine is vitamin B6, which is also used on its own to ease nausea in pregnancy.
Drug class: Antihistamine anti-sickness medicine with vitamin B6
Available in Bangladesh
22 brands from 22 makers, in these forms and strengths:
- Tablet
- 25 mg+50 mg
Brands and prices
Same medicine, different makers — ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Meclizine and Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) Tablet · 25 mg+50 mg22 brands · from ≈ ৳10
- Acliz PlusAristopharma Ltd.≈ ৳10
- AnvertOrion Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳10
- NomesisHealthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳10
- Mecliz PlusNIPRO JMI Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳10
- OptiminCosmic Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳10
- AvonexNovo Healthcare and Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳10
- PyrimacACI Limited≈ ৳10
- Vertina PlusSquare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳10
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- S-VomSharif Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳11
- V-NilAlco Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳11
- DevoidBenham Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳11
- Avert PlusBiopharma Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳11
- AnclizMonicopharma Ltd.≈ ৳11
- MaclixineGeneral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳11
- XmecBeacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳11
- DevomitSilva Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳12
- Emenil PlusIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳12
- NVPACME Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳12
- Anosea PlusIbn Sina Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳12
- Emezin PlusEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳12
- Emego PlusOpsonin Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳12
- PyrizinAmulet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳12
Cheapest first. Prices are DGDA maximum retail prices (MRP) per unit as listed, rounded down to the whole taka. ≈ marks an indicative MRP from a public price list that Mukti has not yet checked against the pack. The MRP printed on the pack always applies.
Prescription
Mukti's medicine catalogue marks Meclizine and Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) as a prescription medicine. Keep a valid prescription ready when you order it in the Mukti Health app, and use it only as your doctor directs.
Important safety information
Common side effects
The most common side effect is drowsiness. Some people have a dry mouth, tiredness, headache or, less often, blurred vision. Most people tolerate it well.
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first
- Pregnant women before using it for the first time, and women who are breastfeeding
- People with glaucoma, an enlarged prostate or problems emptying the bladder
- People with asthma, liver disease or kidney disease
- Older adults, who may be more affected by drowsiness and confusion
- Anyone taking sleeping tablets, anxiety medicines, strong painkillers or other medicines that cause drowsiness
- Parents of young children
Warnings
- It can make you drowsy. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid alcohol, which can increase drowsiness.
- In pregnancy, seek medical help quickly if you cannot keep fluids down, pass very little dark urine or feel faint, as severe vomiting can cause dehydration.
Questions people ask
Is meclizine with pyridoxine safe in pregnancy?
Meclizine and vitamin B6 have been used widely for sickness in pregnancy and have a reassuring safety record. It should still be used only when your doctor advises, and you should tell them if the sickness is severe.
Can I use it for travel sickness?
Yes, meclizine is used to prevent motion sickness and works best when taken before the journey starts. Follow the timing on the label or from your pharmacist.
Will meclizine make me sleepy?
Sleepiness is the side effect people notice most. Wait until you know how it affects you before driving, cycling or using tools, and remember that alcohol makes it worse.
What is the cheapest brand of Meclizine and Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 25 mg+50 mg tablet in Bangladesh?
Of the 22 brands of Meclizine and Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 25 mg+50 mg tablet listed, the lowest maximum retail price is ৳10, shared by Acliz Plus (Aristopharma Ltd.), Anvert (Orion Pharma Ltd.) and Nomesis (Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) and 5 other brands. They contain the same medicine; ask your doctor or pharmacist before you switch brands.
What is the price of Meclizine and Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) in Bangladesh?
Listed maximum retail prices range from ৳10 to ৳12 per unit, depending on the form, strength and maker.
How many brands of Meclizine and Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) are there in Bangladesh?
Mukti lists 22 brands of Meclizine and Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) from 22 makers, as tablet.
Do I need a prescription for Meclizine and Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)?
Mukti's medicine catalogue marks Meclizine and Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) as a prescription medicine. Keep a valid prescription ready when you order it in the Mukti Health app, and use it only as your doctor directs.
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