Cinaron Plus 20 mg+40 mg (Tablet)

Drug Title

• Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate Tablets

Categories

• Medicine
• Pharmaceuticals
• Health & Wellness

Description

• This medicine is indicated for the prophylaxis and maintenance therapy for symptoms of cerebral and peripheral circulatory disorders, disorders of balance, and motion sickness. It contains two active ingredients, Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate, which work by reducing symptoms of vertigo and nausea. It is available in tablet form and belongs to the therapeutic class of anti vertigo drugs.

Dosage and Administration

• Adults: 1 tablet three times daily after meals
• Children and adolescents under the age of 18 years: Not recommended
• Elderly: Dosage as for adults

Pharmacology

• Contains two active ingredients: Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate
• Cinnarizine belongs to the group of calcium antagonists
• Dimenhydrinate belongs to the group of antihistamines
• Combination product is more effective than individual compounds

Interaction

• Concurrent use of alcohol, CNS depressants, or tricyclic antidepressants may potentiate the sedative effects of Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate

Contraindications

• Severe hepatic impairment
• Known hypersensitivity to the active substances or excipients
• Angle-closure glaucoma
• Convulsions
• Suspicion of raised intracranial pressure
• Alcohol abuse or urine retention due to urethroprostatic disorders

Side Effects

• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Impaired vision (rare)
• Allergic reactions (rare)
• Light sensitivity (rare)
• Difficulty in urinating (rare)
• Weight gain (possible)
• Constipation (possible)
• Tightness of the chest (possible)
• Jaundice (possible)
• Worsening of angle-closure glaucoma (possible)
• Uncontrollable movements (possible)
• Unusual excitement and restlessness (possible)
• Severe skin reactions (possible)

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Not to be used during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

• Caution in hypotensive patients
• Take after meals to minimize gastric irritation
• Exercise caution in patients with Parkinson's disease

Overdose Effects

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Ataxia with anticholinergic effects
• Dry mouth
• Flushing of the face
• Dilated pupils
• Tachycardia
• Pyrexia
• Headache
• Urinary retention
• General supportive measures should be used to treat respiratory insufficiency or circulatory failure
• Gastric lavage with isotonic sodium chloride solution is recommended

Technical Specifications

• Tablet form
• Contains 2 active ingredients: Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate

Usability Features

• Prophylaxis and maintenance therapy for symptoms of cerebral and peripheral circulatory disorders
• Reducing symptoms of vertigo and nausea

Design Elements

• Combination product is more effective than individual compounds

Materials

• Active ingredients: Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate

Dimensions

• Tablet

Color Options

• Not applicable

Functions

• Reduction of symptoms of vertigo and nausea
• Prophylaxis and maintenance therapy for various circulatory disorders

Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool (below 30°C) and dry place
• Keep away from light and out of reach of children

Indications

• Prophylaxis and maintenance therapy for symptoms of cerebral vascular spasms and arteriosclerosis such as dizziness, ear buzzing (tinnitus), vascular headache, unsociability and irritability, fatigue, sleep rhythm disorders, involutional depressions, loss of memory, lack of concentration, incontinence, and other disorders due to aging
• Sequelae of cerebral and cranial trauma
• Postapoplectic disorders
• Migraine
• Prophylaxis and maintenance therapy for symptoms of peripheral circulatory disorders such as intermittent claudication, trophic disturbances, pregangrene, trophic and varicose ulcers, paraesthesia, nocturnal cramps, cold extremities
• Prophylaxis and maintenance therapy for symptoms of disorders of balance and motion sickness

Drug Class

• Anti vertigo drugs

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