Bonine for Kids

Q: What is cyclizine?

Cyclizine is an [antihistamine](https://www.goodrx.com/classes/antihistamines) that treats symptoms related to motion sickness, such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. It's convenient because it's an over-the-counter (OTC) medication, but it can cause excessive sleepiness (drowsiness).

Q: Is cyclizine still available?

No. Cyclizine was discontinued by its manufacturer and is no longer available as a brand or generic medication in the United States.

Q: Why was cyclizine discontinued?

It's unknown why cyclizine was discontinued. It's possible that other OTC motion sickness medications were used more commonly, so there might not have been a need for cyclizine anymore.

cyclizine

Used for Motion Sickness, Nausea

Cyclizine is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness due to motion sickness. The medication was available as a chewable tablet for children age 6 and older before it was discontinued in the United States.

Reviewed by:

Shifali Patel, PharmD

Ashley Wong, PharmD

Last reviewed on December 13, 2021

What is Cyclizine?

Are you looking for information on meclizine (Antivert) instead?

Drug facts

Common Brands	Bonine For Kids(brand no longer available)
Drug Class	Antihistamine
Controlled Substance Classification	Not a controlled medication
Generic Status	No lower-cost generic available
Availability	Discontinued

Common Brands

Bonine For Kids(brand no longer available)

Drug Class

Antihistamine

Controlled Substance Classification

Not a controlled medication

Generic Status

No lower-cost generic available

Availability

Discontinued

Common questions about Bonine For Kids

Bonine For Kids is an antihistamine that treats symptoms related to motion sickness, such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. It's convenient because it's an over-the-counter (OTC) medication, but it can cause excessive sleepiness (drowsiness).

No. Bonine For Kids was discontinued by its manufacturer and is no longer available as a brand or generic medication in the United States.

It's unknown why Bonine For Kids was discontinued. It's possible that other OTC motion sickness medications were used more commonly, so there might not have been a need for Bonine For Kids anymore.

Bonine for Kids

What is Cyclizine?

Are you looking for information on meclizine (Antivert) instead?

Drug facts

Common questions about Bonine For Kids

Cyclizine dosage

Typical dosage for Cyclizine

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Common questions about Bonine For Kids

What is Cyclizine?

Are you looking for information on meclizine (Antivert) instead?

Drug facts

Common questions about Bonine For Kids

What is Bonine For Kids?

Is Bonine For Kids still available?

Why was Bonine For Kids discontinued?

Cyclizine dosage

Typical dosage for Cyclizine

Common questions about Bonine For Kids

What is Bonine For Kids?

Is Bonine For Kids still available?

Why was Bonine For Kids discontinued?