Cinnarizine + Dimenhydrinate

Dosage Forms Available

• Cinnarizine + Dimenhydrinate is available as oral medications.
• It can be obtained in the form of tablets that can be consumed whole, as chewable tablets and as a liquid suspension.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• Cinnarizine + Dimenhydrinate is meant for adults and children over the age of 12 years.
• The dosage (prescribed by your doctor) will vary depending on the severity of your symptoms and how you respond to the medicine.

Contraindications

• Cinnarizine + Dimenhydrinate is contraindicated for people with angle-closure glaucoma, epilepsy or a seizure disorder, or those with a known allergy to either of these medicines.

Other Medications to Avoid

• This medicine can interact with central nervous system (CNS) depressants (e.g., opioids such as morphine and oxycodone and benzodiazepines such as diazepam and clonazepam). It also interacts with anticholinergic medicines (e.g., diphenhydramine, brompheniramine).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• Overdosing on this medicine combination can cause symptoms like extreme drowsiness, seizures, and even loss of consciousness. If you suspect an overdose, seek immediate medical help.
• If you've missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it's nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double up on doses to make up for a missed one.

Management of Side Effects

Most of the side effects of this medicine go away once you stop taking it. But if you notice any severe side effects or if your symptoms worsen, consult your doctor immediately.

• In case of dry mouth, drink plenty of liquids and use a lip balm or mouth moisturiser.
• Rest and drink plenty of fluids in case of a headache.
• In case of stomach pain, eat small, frequent meals and apply a warm heat pad to your stomach.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• This medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness. If you feel these effects, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you feel alert and safe to do so.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• The safety, benefits, and potential risks of Cinnarizine + Dimenhydrinate during pregnancy and breastfeeding can be advised by your doctor. Therefore, always consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with prostate problems, difficulty urinating, or lung diseases like asthma or emphysema should also be careful when using this medicine.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• To manage motion sickness and vertigo, try to avoid activities that can trigger these symptoms.
• Eating smaller, more frequent meals can help manage nausea.
• Avoid alcohol while taking this medication as it can increase drowsiness.