An “antihistamine” drug is present in CINNARIZINE, which is primarily used to alleviate nausea and vomiting brought on by travel sickness (motion sickness). It is also used to treat hearing loss, vertigo (a spinning sensation or dizziness), Meniere illness, ringing in the ears, and problems balancing the body. Motion sickness is brought on by nerves in your ear sending messages that are inaccurate regarding the movement of your brain.
Cinnarizine, a substance in CINNARIZINE, is useful in alleviating motion sickness-related nausea and vomiting. It is referred to as a sleepy anti-histamine and prevents the blood vessels in the inner ear from narrowing. As a result, the circulation in the ear is improved.
CINNARIZINE: Uses
Vertigo (a spinning feeling or vertigo), Meniere’s Disease, and motion sickness while travelling.
It also comes mixed with dimenhydrinate (another antihistamine) to treat vertigo.
Cinnarizine comes as tablets. It is available on prescription, or to buy at pharmacies and supermarkets
If I miss the dose or take an overdose
Doses are based on height, age, medical condition, laboratory test results, and reaction to treatment.
If you miss the dose
Take immediately after when you remember. If it is almost time for the second dose skip the first dose. Do not take two doses at a time.
If you overdose yourself
Seek emergency medical attention call at 108
Side effects
Cinnarizine can have side effects, like all medications, however not everyone experiences them.
- More than one in every hundred persons experience these typical adverse effects.
- If the adverse effects affect you or do not go away, speak with your pharmacist or doctor:
- Becoming drowsy during the day
- Feeling unwell
- Indigestion
- Gaining weight
- Detrimental effects
To get medical attention right away if you have:
sluggish, jerky, or twitchy motions of the body, stiff muscles, trembling, or shaking. Those who have taken cinnarizine for a long period and are elderly are more likely to experience this.
Dark urine and yellowing of the skin or eye whites are symptoms of liver disease.
Medical Advantages
The ‘antihistamine’ drug Cinnarizine is included in CINNARIZINE and is primarily used to alleviate nausea and vomiting brought on by travel sickness (motion sickness). Additionally, vertigo, Meniere disease, ringing in the ears, vertigo (a spinning sensation or dizziness), and hearing loss are all caused by a disturbance with the body’s equilibrium. Motion sickness is brought on by nerves in your ear sending signals that are inaccurate about the movement of your brain. It is referred to as a sleepy anti-histamine and prevents the blood vessels in the inner ear from narrowing. As a result, the circulation in the ear is improved.
Drug Alerts
If you are allergic to CINNARIZINE or any of its constituents, avoid taking it. Tell your doctor about all additional medications and herbal supplements you are now taking or have recently used. Before beginning CINNARIZINE, let your doctor know if you have epilepsy or any other mental issue, a problem emptying your bladder, porphyria (a blood disorder), glaucoma (increased eye pressure), or Parkinson’s disease. Alcohol shouldn’t be consumed with CINNARIZINE because it could make you too sleepy. It is advised not to take CINNARIZINE if you are breastfeeding or trying to get pregnant. Consult a doctor right away if your urine turns pale yellow and your skin turns yellow.
Precautions
- For Cinnarizine, professional counsel
- To avoid stomach discomfort, take it with food.
- It could make you feel groggy and sleepy. Once you are aware of how Cinnarizine affects you, avoid driving or engaging in any activity that calls for mental focus.
- While using this medication, avoid drinking alcohol as it may make you feel more sleepy.
- Stop taking the medication if you develop a red, lumpy, itchy rash, fatigue, fever, nausea, or weakness.
- If you are breastfeeding, pregnant, or trying to get pregnant, let your doctor know.
- Never stop taking Cinnarizine without first consulting your doctor.
