depression with drowsiness, coma and convulsions. Hypertension may also occur.
Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.
Stugeron Directions
As with other antihistamines, Stugeron (Cinnarizine) tablets may cause epigastric
distress; taking it after meals may diminish gastric irritation. Adults and children over the
age of 12 years: Peripheral circulatory disorders: 2-3 x 25 mg tablets three times daily.
Disorders of balance: 1 x 25 mg tablet three times daily. The maximum recommended
dosage should not exceed 225 mg (9 tablets) daily - if necessary the dosage may be
divided over 2 or 3 intakes per day. As the effect of Stugeron(Cinnarizine) tablets on
vertigo is dose dependent, the dosage should be increased progressively. Motion
Sickness: Adults: 25 mg may be taken 2 hours before the start of the journey and 12,5 mg
to 25 mg may be repeated every 8 hours during the journey when necessary. Children 8
to 12 years: 12,5 mg (half a tablet) three times daily when necessary. Children 5 to 7
years: 6,25 mg three times daily when necessary. (Forte - 75mg): As with other
antihistamines, cinnarizine may cause epigastric distress; taking it after meals may
diminish gastric irritation. Adults and children over the age of 12 years: Peripheral
circulatory disorders: 2 to 3 capsules of 75 mg daily. Disorders of balance: 1 capsule of
75 mg daily. The maximum recommended dosage should not exceed 225 mg (3 capsules)
daily - if necessary the dosage may be divided over 2 or 3 intakes per day. As the effect
of cinnarizine on vertigo is dose dependant, the dosage should be increased progressively.
Medication for Motion Sickness
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Most medications for motion sickness need to be taken at least 30 minutes before
exposure to the activity that can cause the problem. Persons with glaucoma or prostate
problems should not take most of these medications unless so advised by their doctor.
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Antihistamines
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Meclizine (Antivert, Bonine)
. In the antihistamine family. Can cause
drowsiness. Like other most other medications, it is best to take these
before motion stimulation.
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Dimenhydrinate
(Dramamine). Similar to meclizine. Liquid forms are
available for children 2 years of age or more.
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Cyclizine
is similar to meclizine. It is suitable for children 6 years of age
or older as well as adults. It is most useful in situations involving short
trips (e.g., automobile).
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Haldol, Thorazine -- these anti-psychotic drugs have dopamine blocking activity
which is useful for blocking nausea as well as stimulating stomach motion which
helps clear food from the digestive tract.