Stugeron Plus Tablet (Cinnarizine + Dimenhydrinate) | Used for Vertigo, Dizziness & Nausea

Precaution

1. Use Only as Directed

Take Stugeron Plus exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the product information applicable to your country.

2. May Cause Drowsiness

Both ingredients can contribute to sleepiness or reduced alertness. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel drowsy.

3. Avoid Alcohol

Alcohol can increase the sedative effects of the medicine and may make you more sleepy or less alert. Avoid alcohol during treatment.

4. Glaucoma

Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, particularly angle-closure glaucoma. The combination is contraindicated in angle-closure glaucoma in the referenced SmPC.

5. Urinary Retention

Inform your doctor if you have difficulty passing urine or urinary retention, including problems related to urethroprostatic disorders.

6. Seizure Disorders

Tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, seizures or a history of convulsions. The combination is contraindicated in patients with convulsions according to the referenced SmPC.

7. Raised Intracranial Pressure

This medicine should not be used in patients with suspected raised intracranial pressure according to the referenced product information.

Usage

Stugeron Plus Tablet should be swallowed whole with some liquid and taken after meals. Do not chew, crush or break the tablet unless specifically instructed otherwise.

For the 20mg/40mg combination, the referenced adult product information recommends 1 tablet three times daily. The exact dosage and duration should follow the specific Stugeron Plus product information supplied in your country and the prescribing instructions given by your doctor.

If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

Because Stugeron Plus can cause drowsiness, avoid driving or activities requiring full alertness until you know how the medicine affects you.

Uses

1. Vertigo

Stugeron Plus is indicated for the treatment of vertigo symptoms of various origins in adults. Vertigo may feel like spinning, movement of the surroundings or loss of balance.

2. Dizziness

The combination can help reduce dizziness associated with vestibular disturbances by acting on both peripheral and central balance pathways.

3. Spinning Sensations

By reducing abnormal vestibular activity, the medicine can help control the spinning sensation associated with vertigo.

4. Nausea Associated With Vertigo

Stugeron Plus can help reduce nausea that occurs alongside vestibular disturbances.

5. Vomiting Associated With Vertigo

The combination may help reduce vomiting associated with vertigo by suppressing vestibular and central signals involved in nausea and vomiting.

Side Effects

Common Side Effects

Some people taking Stugeron Plus may experience:

• Drowsiness or sleepiness
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Stomach pain or abdominal discomfort
• Indigestion
• Fatigue
• Reduced alertness

Serious or Unusual Side Effects

Seek medical attention if you develop:

• Severe allergic reaction or difficulty breathing
• Significant confusion or unusual changes in consciousness
• Seizures or convulsions
• Severe or persistent involuntary movements
• Significant muscle stiffness or tremors
• Severe difficulty passing urine
• Severe visual changes

FAQs

1. What is Stugeron Plus Tablet?

Stugeron Plus Tablet is a combination medicine containing Cinnarizine 20mg and Dimenhydrinate 40mg. It is used for the treatment of vertigo symptoms in adults.

2. What are the ingredients in Stugeron Plus?

Each tablet contains Cinnarizine 20mg and Dimenhydrinate 40mg.

3. What is Stugeron Plus used for?

It is primarily used to treat vertigo symptoms such as dizziness, spinning sensations, nausea and vomiting associated with vestibular disturbances.

4. How does Stugeron Plus work?

Cinnarizine acts mainly on the peripheral vestibular system, while dimenhydrinate acts predominantly on the central vestibular system. Together, they help reduce abnormal balance-related signals and associated nausea.

5. Can Stugeron Plus help with dizziness?

Yes. It is used to reduce dizziness associated with vertigo and other vestibular disturbances.

6. Can Stugeron Plus help with nausea?

Yes. The combination can help control nausea associated with vertigo and vestibular disturbances.

7. Does Stugeron Plus cause sleepiness?

Yes. Drowsiness or reduced alertness can occur. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel sleepy.

Interactions

1. Alcohol

Alcohol can increase the sedative effects of Stugeron Plus and may cause excessive drowsiness or reduced alertness. Avoid alcohol during treatment.

2. Sleeping Medicines

Sleeping tablets and other sedative medicines may increase drowsiness when combined with Stugeron Plus.

3. Opioid Pain Medicines

Opioids and other medicines that depress the central nervous system may increase sedation when taken with this combination.

4. Tricyclic Antidepressants

Tricyclic antidepressants may increase the sedative and anticholinergic effects of dimenhydrinate.

5. MAO Inhibitors

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors may increase the sedative and anticholinergic effects of antihistamines and should be discussed with a healthcare professional before use.

6. Anticholinergic Medicines

Medicines with anticholinergic effects, including atropine-like medicines, may increase effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation and difficulty passing urine.

7. Blood Pressure Medicines

Stugeron Plus may increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of some antihypertensive medicines. Tell your doctor about all medicines used for blood pressure.

8. Medicines That Prolong QT Interval

Certain medicines that affect cardiac electrical activity may increase the risk of heart-rhythm problems when combined with medicines having relevant effects. Your doctor should review your medication list before treatment.