What is Stugeron tablets used for?

About cinnarizine

Type of medicine	An antihistamine
Used for	Travel sickness; symptoms caused by balance or movement problems such as vertigo, tinnitus, and Ménière’s disease
Also called	Stugeron® Arlevert® (a combination brand of cinnarizine with dimenhydrinate to treat vertigo)
Available as	Tablets

When should I take Stugeron?

The tablets may be chewed, sucked or swallowed whole. Stugeron should preferably be taken after meals. Adults, elderly and children over 12 years: 2 tablets three times a day. Children 5 to 12 years: One half the adult dose.

Is cinnarizine used for vertigo?

About cinnarizine It’s used for: travel sickness (also called motion sickness) dizziness and sickness caused by inner ear problems (such as vertigo, tinnitus and Ménière’s disease)

Can I take Cinnarizine with amlodipine?

Amlodipine may increase the arrhythmogenic activities of Cinnarizine. The risk or severity of hyperkalemia can be increased when Cinnarizine is combined with Ammonium chloride.

What are the side effects of Stugeron?

Side Effects of Stugeron Tablet 25’s

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

What is the side effects of Stugeron?

What does Stugeron do to the body?

Stugeron Tablet helps in improving blood flow to the inner ear which reduces the pressure of excess fluid there. It is this pressure that is thought to cause the symptoms of nausea, vertigo (dizziness), tinnitus (ringing in your ears), and hearing loss in people who have Meniere’s disease.

What should you avoid when taking amlodipine?

Do not eat or drink lots of grapefruit or grapefruit juice. This is because grapefruit can increase the concentration of amlodipine in your body and worsen side effects.

What is the best way to stop taking amlodipine?

Do not stop taking amlodipine suddenly. Although no “rebound” effect has been reported, it is better to slowly decrease the dosage over a period of time. Your doctor may advise you to take sublingual nitroglycerin for any break-through angina pain.

Can you take Stugeron on an empty stomach?

Stugeron tablets can be chewed, sucked or swallowed whole. If you find this medicine upsets your stomach, taking it with or after food may help. Do not take more than the recommended dose.