Cinnarizine is used to treat certain blood vessel problems where there is poor blood flow to the extremities, such as Raynaud's disease. This drug is also used to relieve motion sickness and to help with some balance problems.
Do not take cinnarizine
If you are allergic to the active substances or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
If the child is under 5 years old.
Warnings and precautions
Tell your doctor about all of your health conditions, including, if you have:
If you suffer from porphyria.
If you have Parkinson's disease.
If you suffer from liver or kidney problems.
This medicine contains lactose and sucrose. Tell your doctor if you have a rare hereditary problem of galactose intolerance.
This drug may affect skin sensitivity tests up to 4 days after receiving it.
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Possible side effects
Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a rash; Itch; red, blistered, or peeling skin; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or speaking; Unusual hoarseness or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. The frequency with which these side effects occur is unknown.
Common side effects:
feeling sleepy
nausea
overweight
Other medicines and cinnarizine
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take.
Sedatives and tricyclic antidepressants increase the drowsiness caused by this drug.
How to take cinnarizine
This drug is intended for use in adults and children over 5 years of age.
Take this drug as directed by your doctor.
Take this drug after meals.
The usual dose is one or two tablets.
For motion sickness, take this drug two hours before travelling.
To treat vascular problems, take this drug 2-3 times daily.
How to store cinnarizine
Store at room temperature from 68 to 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C).
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.