MECLIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE vs TIGAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. MECLIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE and TIGAN are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	MECLIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE	TIGAN
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$1.44 /30	~$539.99 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MECLIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE	TRIMETHOBENZAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Heritage Pharma	King Pharms LLC
Dosage forms	Tablet, Tablet, chewable	Injectable
Drug class	Antiemetic	Antiemetic
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5-6 hours	—
Treats	Motion Sickness, Vertigo	Nausea, Vomiting

meclizine hydrochloride tigan

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$1.44 /30

~$539.99 /30

Type

Active ingredient

MECLIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

TRIMETHOBENZAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Heritage Pharma

King Pharms LLC

Dosage forms

Tablet, Tablet, chewable

Injectable

Drug class

Antiemetic

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5-6 hours

—

Treats

Motion Sickness, Vertigo

Nausea, Vomiting

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Meclizine Hydrochloride or Tigan?

Meclizine Hydrochloride costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.44 vs $539.99 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Meclizine Hydrochloride and Tigan?

Meclizine Hydrochloride contains Meclizine Hydrochloride, while Tigan contains Trimethobenzamide Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.