Cinnarizine 20mg + Dimenhydrinate 40mg

Cinnarizine 20mg + Dimenhydrinate 40mg — Uses and Benefits

This medicine combination is mainly used to treat and prevent nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and motion sickness related to inner ear (vestibular) disorders and travel sickness.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Motion sickness during travel by car, ship, train, or air
• Vertigo (spinning sensation) due to inner ear disorders like Meniere's disease
• Nausea and vomiting linked to balance disturbances
• Dizziness associated with vestibular disorders

HOW IT WORKS

• Cinnarizine blocks calcium channels and reduces the sensitivity of the inner ear balance system
• It also has antihistamine action that reduces vertigo and nausea signals to the brain
• Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine that acts on the brain's vomiting centre to prevent nausea and vomiting
• Together they reduce dizziness, nausea, and vomiting more effectively than either alone

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for common cold, allergies, or skin rashes
• Not a treatment for food poisoning or infection-related vomiting unless advised by a doctor
• Not meant for long-term daily use without medical supervision
• Not a substitute for treating the underlying cause of vertigo or ear disease

How to Use Cinnarizine 20mg + Dimenhydrinate 40mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually with water
• Can be taken with or without food, but taking with food may reduce stomach upset
• For motion sickness prevention, it is usually taken some time before travel, as advised by your doctor
• Do not increase the dose or frequency on your own
• Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine as it can increase drowsiness

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• If it was meant for travel prevention and you missed it before travel, skip it and do not double up
• For regular scheduled doses, take it as soon as you remember unless it is close to the next dose
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one
• If unsure, check with your doctor or pharmacist

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep in original packaging until use
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Cinnarizine 20mg + Dimenhydrinate 40mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Drowsiness or sleepiness
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Headache

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Blurred vision
• Stomach upset or indigestion
• Weight gain with long-term use
• Sweating

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Signs of allergic reaction such as swelling of face, lips, or throat, or difficulty breathing
• Severe skin rash or blistering
• Irregular heartbeat or chest pain
• Yellowing of skin or eyes
• Severe confusion, hallucinations, or difficulty urinating

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Cinnarizine 20mg + Dimenhydrinate 40mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to cinnarizine, dimenhydrinate, or any antihistamine
• Have a history of porphyria
• Are in early pregnancy without medical advice
• Have severe liver or kidney disease unless advised by a doctor

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have Parkinson's disease or any movement disorder
• Have glaucoma or difficulty passing urine due to prostate enlargement
• Have epilepsy or a seizure disorder
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Drive or operate heavy machinery regularly
• Are elderly, as sensitivity to side effects may be higher

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other sedating medicines, sleeping pills, or tranquillisers
• Alcohol
• Other antihistamines or cold and cough medicines
• Medicines for Parkinson's disease
• Blood pressure lowering medicines

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I drive after taking this medicine?

It is best to avoid driving or operating machinery since this medicine can cause drowsiness.

Is it safe for children?

Use in children should only be done under a doctor's guidance, with dose adjusted for age and weight.

How long can I take this medicine?

• It should only be used for the duration advised by your doctor, and not continued long-term without review.
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