Cinnarizine

It is predominantly used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness,vertigo.

Cinnarizine’s mechanism of action is that it intercepts the signal between the middle ear and the hypothalamus, reducing the impulse to vomit.

Dosage will depend on your age, gender and medical condition.

For balance disorders, the average dose is around 25mg three times a day.The typical dosage for children five to seven years old is 6mg three times a day, and children eight to 12, 12.5mg, three times a day.

Special precautions:

Make sure to tell your doctor or Clicks pharmacist if you are allergic to cinnarizine.

Avoid alcohol while taking cinnarizine as it can increase the sedative effect of the medication.

During pregnancy or breastfeeding, it is best to avoid the use of cinnarizine as it could adversely impact your unborn child and your infant, unless your doctor determines that the benefits outweigh the risks.

Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery as cinnarizine could impair your functioning.

Cinnarizine should be avoided if you have the following conditions:

Cinnarizine should be used with caution if you suffer from hypotension (low blood pressure) or are elderly.

To avoid adverse drug interactions, always inform your doctor or Clicks pharmacist what prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements and herbal products you are taking or planning to take.

Side effects:

Drowsiness,Dry mouth,Headache,Indigestion,Depression,Skin rashes,Excess saliva,Restlessness,Weight gain,Facial twitches,Extreme sleepiness,Vomiting.