Cinarzin Plus
20mg+40mgRx৳ 2/unit
Pack: ৳ 20
৳ 2/unit
Pack: ৳ 20
At a glance
Cinnarizine + Dimenhydrinate is a combination medicine used for the treatment of vertigo and motion sickness.
Indications
- Vertigo
- Motion sickness
- Meniere's syndrome
- Tinnitus
- Cerebral vascular disorders
- Peripheral vascular disorders
- Migraine
Pharmacology
This contains two active ingredients Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate. The two substances belong to different groups of medicines. Cinnarizine is part of a group called calcium antagonists. Dimenhydrinate belongs to a group called antihistamines. Both substances work by reducing symptoms of vertigo (a feeling of dizziness or spinning) and nausea (feeling sick). The combination product is more effective than the individual compounds.
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral): 1 tablet three times daily, to be taken after meals.
Children and adolescents under 18 years: Not recommended.
Elderly: Dosage as for adults.
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Stomach pain
Rare Side Effects: Impaired vision, allergic reactions, light sensitivity, difficulty in urinating, weight gain, constipation, tightness of the chest, jaundice, worsening of angle-closure glaucoma, uncontrollable movements, unusual excitement and restlessness, severe skin reactions.
Use in pregnancy
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Cinnarizine + Dimenhydrinate may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Should not be used during pregnancy and lactation.
Precautions & warnings
- [UNSAFE] Cinnarizine + Dimenhydrinate may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
- Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
- Do not drink alcohol (may cause increased sleepiness).
- Avoid driving or activities requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Use with caution in patients with Parkinson's disease.
- Do not use during pregnancy and lactation.
- Do not stop taking without talking to your doctor first.
Overdose effects
Overdose symptoms: Drowsiness, dizziness, ataxia, dry mouth, flushing of the face, dilated pupils, tachycardia, pyrexia, headache and urinary retention. Gastric lavage with isotonic sodium chloride solution is recommended.
Storage conditions
Store in a cool (below 30°C) and dry place. Keep away from light and out of reach of children.