What is "meclizine"

n. A piperazine antihistamine considered to be an antiemetic.

n. an antihistamine (trade name Antivert) used to treat or prevent motion sickness [syn: meclizine hydrochloride, Antivert]

Meclizine ( INN, or meclozine) is an antihistamine considered to be an antiemetic. It is sold under the brand names Bonine, Bonamine, Antivert, Postafen, Sea Legs, and Dramamine II (Less Drowsy Formulation). Emesafene is a combination of meclizine (1/3) and pyridoxine (2/3). In Canada, Antivert Tab (which is no longer available) was a combination of meclizine and nicotinic acid.