Meclizine: here's the fair price
This is what US pharmacies pay, on average, for meclizine. Use it to spot a fair cash price, and feel good about asking for one.
Meclizine 12.5 Mg Caplet
A fair cash price is usually this cost plus a dispensing fee. If your quote is many times higher, ask about a generic, another pharmacy, or a cash discount.
Ask for generic Meclizine 12.5 Mg Caplet. Pharmacies pay about $0.92 for 30. Ask your pharmacy for its cash price and compare it with your copay. A fair cash price is close to this cost plus a dispensing fee.
Source: CMS NADAC as of 2026-11-04. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic is right for you.
Source: CMS NADAC weekly file as of 2026-11-04. Median across NDCs with the same description. Public domain.
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Every strength and form
| Product | Pharmacy cost | 30 count | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MECLIZINE 12.5 MG CAPLETGeneric | $0.03 per tablet or capsule | $0.92 | 10/21/2026 |
| MECLIZINE 25 MG TABLET CHEWGeneric | $0.03 per tablet or capsule | $1.04 | 10/21/2026 |
| MECLIZINE 12.5 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.04 per tablet or capsule | $1.29 | 10/21/2026 |
| MECLIZINE 25 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.08 per tablet or capsule | $2.29 | 10/21/2026 |
| MECLIZINE 50 MG TABLETGeneric | $2.47 per tablet or capsule | $74.05 | 10/21/2026 |
Source: CMS NADAC, as of 2026-11-04. National average acquisition cost, not a retail quote.
Label basics
What it is used for (FDA label)
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Meclizine hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of vertigo associated with diseases affecting the vestibular system in adults. Meclizine hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of vertigo associated with diseases affecting the vestibular system in adults ( 1 ).
Common side effects (FDA label)
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. Common adverse reactions are anaphylactic reaction, drowsiness, dry mouth, headache,...
Drug interactions (from the label)
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Coadministration of meclizine hydrochloride tablets with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may result in increased CNS depression ( 7.1 ). CYP2D6 inhibitors: As meclizine is metabolized by CYP2D6, there is a potential for drug-drug interactions between meclizine hydrochloride tablets and CYP2D6 inhibitors ( 7.2 ). 7.1 CNS Depressants There may be increased CNS depression when meclizine hydrochloride tablets are 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...
Warnings (from the label)
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS May cause drowsiness: Use caution when driving a car or operating dangerous machinery ( 5.1 ). Potential anticholinergic action: this drug should be prescribed with care to patients with a history of asthma, glaucoma, or enlargement of the prostate gland ( 5.2 ). 5.1 Drowsiness Since drowsiness may occur with use of meclizine hydrochloride tablets, 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 tablets [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . 5.2 Concurrent Medical Conditions Because of its potential anticholinergic action,...
Source: FDA drug label via openFDA, label effective 2026-06-08. Full label on DailyMed. Excerpts are verbatim and truncated. Read the full label and ask your pharmacist.