Travel Sickness and Xenical

• Generic Name: meclizine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Antivert, Bonine, D-Vert, Dramamine Less Drowsy, Driminate II, Meclicot, Medivert, Ru-Vert-M, Meni-D, Travel-Ease

Meclizine is used to prevent and control nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It is also used for vertigo (dizziness or lightheadedness) caused by ear problems.

Meclizine is an antihistamine. It works to block the signals to the brain that cause nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: orlistat
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Alli, Xenical, Alli

Xenical (orlistat) blocks some of the fat that you eat, keeping it from being absorbed by your body.

Xenical is used to aid in weight loss, or to help reduce the risk of regaining weight already lost. This medicine must be used together with a reduced-calorie diet and is to used only by adults.

Xenical is the prescription-strength form of orlistat. The alli brand of orlistat is available without a prescription.