Stugeron Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Stugeron Tablet contains Cinnarizine, an antihistamine that also works as a calcium channel blocker. It is used to treat motion sickness, vertigo, and problems with the inner ear and brain that cause dizziness. It works by blocking histamine receptors and reducing calcium entry into inner ear cells. It is available as a tablet and should be used exactly as directed, as it is not meant for long-term use without medical supervision.

What is Stugeron Tablet

Stugeron Tablet contains Cinnarizine, which is an antihistamine that also works as a calcium channel blocker. It is used to treat motion sickness, vertigo, and problems with the inner ear and brain that cause dizziness.

Stugeron Tablet uses

• Motion sickness (illness caused by travelling)
• Vertigo and vestibular disorders (spinning sensation in the head)
• Meniere's disease
• Tinnitus
• Nausea and vomiting
• Dizziness
• Balance disorders
• Heart and blood vessel disorders
• Peripheral vascular disorders
• Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)

Benefits of Stugeron Tablet

• Helps control acute dizziness
• Reduces nausea during vertigo attacks
• Allows patients to tolerate movement and daily activities temporarily
• Helps treat blood circulation problems by increasing blood flow and reducing painful lower limb extremity conditions

How Stugeron Tablet works

Cinnarizine works in two ways. First, as an antihistamine, it blocks histamine receptors in the brain that trigger dizziness and nausea. Second, it acts as a calcium channel blocker, reducing calcium entry into inner ear cells, which lowers sensitivity to motion and helps prevent migraines.

Stugeron Tablet dosage

Swallow the tablet whole with water; it may also be sucked or chewed. Take it after meals to help avoid stomach upset. For motion sickness, take the tablet before travel. It is not recommended for children under 5 years of age, and it is not meant for long-term use without medical supervision.

Available forms and strengths

• Tablet

Side effects of Stugeron Tablet

Common

• Drowsiness and sleepiness
• Weight gain
• Indigestion and stomach discomfort
• Excessive sweating
• Unusual tiredness and weakness
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Excessive salivation
• Sleeplessness

Serious

• Yellowing of skin and eyes
• Twitching and unusual movement of muscles
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
• Depressed mood
• Muscle stiffness and trembling
• Irregular heart beat
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Discoloration of tongue
• Confusion
• Urinary retention
• Severe allergic reactions
• Movement disorders

Warnings and precautions

• This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women unless necessary. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits before taking it.
• This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative.
• This medicine should not be used by people with kidney disorders.
• This medicine should not be used by people with liver disorders, including porphyria.
• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it increases the risk of side effects like drowsiness and dizziness.
• This medicine can cause drowsiness, so avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel drowsy or dizzy.
• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to Cinnarizine or antihistamines, have porphyria, have Parkinson's disease, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Cinnarizine should be avoided in children, during pregnancy, and while breastfeeding. It may cause cognitive issues in elderly patients and can worsen symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease.
• For acute vertigo, this medicine should not be used for more than 5 days because it may slow the brain's natural recovery process.
• This medicine should not be combined with betahistine, as their effects work against each other and reduce effectiveness. It should also not be combined with other sedative medications, which can cause excessive drowsiness and reduced alertness.

Storage

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place
• Protect from light and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date

When to see a doctor

• If vertigo continues after stopping this medicine, it may mean there is an underlying inner ear problem that needs further evaluation rather than continuing the medicine.
• Relying only on this medicine for vertigo may delay proper recovery, so see a doctor if symptoms persist.

Alternatives

• Prochlorperazine
• Dimenhydrinate
• Meclizine
• Betahistine