Meladryl, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Lotion. Allergy, Motion Sickness, Allergic Rhinitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Meladryl also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Meladryl depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Meladryl are Unsteadiness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Meladryl as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Meladryl go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Meladryl's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Meladryl has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Meladryl related warnings section.

Meladryl is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Peptic Ulcer, Depression as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Meladryl are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Meladryl may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Meladryl, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.