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About Stugeron Tablet

CINNARIZINE contains an 'antihistamine' medication, primarily used to treat nausea and vomiting due to Travel sickness (motion sickness). It is also used to treat the body's balancing problems that can cause by Meniere disease, ringing in the ears, vertigo (a spinning sensation or dizziness), and hearing loss. Motion sickness is caused when nerves within your ear transmit faulty information about your brain's movement with signals.

CINNARIZINE contains Cinnarizine, which helps in treating nausea and vomiting due to motion sickness. It is known as a drowsy anti-histamine, which works by not allowing the constriction of the inner ear's blood vessels. As a result, this improves the circulation of the ear.

Take CINNARIZINE as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take CINNARIZINE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. Preferably take it after a meal to avoid an upset stomach. In some cases, you may experience sleepiness, sweating, dry mouth, headache, weight gain, skin problems, and lethargy. Most of these side effects of CINNARIZINE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

CINNARIZINEs should not be taken if you have a peptic ulcer, asthma, or low blood pressure. In patients with Parkinsonian disease do not take CINNARIZINE as it can worsen your condition. If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding, it is recommended not to take CINNARIZINE. If your skin becomes yellow and urine also becomes pale yellow, consult your doctor immediately. Alcohol should not be consumed along with CINNARIZINE as it may cause excessive drowsiness.

Uses of Stugeron Tablet

Travel sickness (motion sickness), Vertigo (a spinning sensation or dizziness), Meniere's Disease.

Medicinal Benefits of Stugeron Tablet

CINNARIZINE contains an 'antihistamine' medication, Cinnarizine, which is primarily used to treat nausea and vomiting due to Travel sickness (motion sickness). It is also used to treat the body's balancing problems that can cause Vertigo, Meniere's disease, ringing in the ears, vertigo (a spinning sensation or dizziness), and hearing loss. Motion sickness is caused when nerves within your ear transmit faulty information about your brain's movement with signals. It is known as a drowsy anti-histamine, which works by not allowing the constriction of the inner ear's blood vessels. As a result, this improves the circulation of the ear.

Directions for Use

Take the tablet of CINNARIZINE with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Preferably take it after a meal to avoid an upset stomach.

Side Effects of Stugeron Tablet

• Sleepiness
• Sweating
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Weight gain
• Skin problems
• Lethargy

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take CINNARIZINE if you are allergic to CINNARIZINE or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other medications, and herbal products you are taking or have been taking. If you have epilepsy or any other mental disorder, problem emptying the urinary bladder, porphyria (a blood disorder), glaucoma (increase eye pressure), or Parkinson's disease, inform your doctor before starting CINNARIZINE. Alcohol should not be consumed along with CINNARIZINE as it may cause excessive drowsiness. If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, or are breastfeeding, it is recommended not to take CINNARIZINE. If your skin becomes yellow and urine also becomes pale yellow, consult your doctor immediately.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

CINNARIZINE may interact if you have or ever had epilepsy or any other mental disorder, problem emptying the urinary bladder, glaucoma (increased eye pressure), Parkinson's disease, kidney problem, porphyria (a blood disorder).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 CINNARIZINE is known to interact with antidepressants (amitriptyline, dosulepin, imipramine), and painkillers (ibuprofen, naproxen).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

CINNARIZINE should not be taken along with alcohol as it may increase sleepiness and drowsiness.

PREGNANCY

CINNARIZINE is a pregnancy category C drug. It is not known whether it will harm the baby or not. But, it is recommended not to take it during pregnancy.

BREAST FEEDING

CINNARIZINE is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

DRIVING

CINNARIZINE is known to cause sleepiness, so you should not operate any machinery or car which requires mental alertness.

LIVER

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before using CINNARIZINE.

KIDNEY

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before using CINNARIZINE.