It is available on prescription, or
you can buy it without a prescription at a pharmacy
. It can be taken by adults and by children over the age of 5 years.
Is Stugeron good for travel sickness?
Stugeron Tablets can be used for the prevention of travel sickness
. Suitable for: Adults and Children aged 5 years and over.
Can you buy Stugeron in Australia?
Stugeron (cinnarizine) 15 & 75 mg tablets are
unavailable in Australia
but can be bought over the counter in the UK and some other countries.
What is the generic for Stugeron?
Cinnarizine(Antigeron)
generic Stugeron (25 mg) is an antihistamine, prescribed for the control of nausea and vomiting due to motion sickness. It is also used for vertigo and brain disorder.
How long can you take Stugeron?
Stugeron tablets can be taken by adults and children over the age of 5 years to help combat unpleasant symptoms associated with travelling. A single dose should be taken 2 hours before the intended travel with effects lasting for
up to 8 hours
.
What anti sickness tablets can you buy over the counter?
- Bismuth subsalicylate(2 brand names: Kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol). This medicine may help treat some types of nausea and vomiting, such as from gastroenteritis (stomach flu). …
- Antihistamines.
Does Stugeron make you drowsy?
Stugeron tablets can make you drowsy
. Drinking alcohol may make this worse. Stugeron tablets can make you drowsy. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines.
How many Stugeron should I take?
Adults, elderly and children over 12 years: 2 tablets three times a day
. Children 5 to 12 years: One half the adult dose. These doses should not be exceeded. Adults, elderly and children over 12 years: 2 tablets 2 hours before you travel and 1 tablet every 8 hours during your journey.
How do you take Stugeron Forte 75mg?
Stugeron Forte Tablet
should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset
. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor, preferably at the same time each day. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
Is cinnarizine the same as Stugeron?
Stugeron tablets contain an antihistamine called cinnarizine
– 15mg in each tablet. It is available to buy from pharmacies in pack size of 15 tablets. Boots motion sickness 15mg tablets also contain cinnarizine and can be used as an alternative to Stugeron tablets.
What is Sandoz cinnarizine?
About cinnarizine
Cinnarizine is
an antihistamine that stops you feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
. It’s known as a drowsy (sedating) antihistamine. It’s more likely to make you feel sleepy than other antihistamines. It’s used for: travel sickness (also called motion sickness)
Is meclizine available in Australia?
Clinical data | ATC code R06AE05 (WHO) | Legal status | Legal status AU : S4 (Prescription only) CA : OTC US : OTC | Pharmacokinetic data |
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Does Stugeron cause weight gain?
In some cases, you may experience sleepiness, sweating, dry mouth, headache, weight gain
, skin problems, lethargy. Most of these side effects of Stugeron Tablet 25’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
What is the side effects of Stugeron?
Drowsiness is the most common adverse reaction seen due to cinnarizine followed by nausea, vomiting or other abdominal symptoms. Taking the drug for extended periods may lead to fatigue, weight gain, depression, tremors and secondary Parkinson’s.
What is Stugeron drug use for?
Stugeron Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as antihistamines. It is used
to treat motion sickness (nausea due to motion, especially while traveling in a moving vehicle), vertigo (spinning sensation or dizziness), or Meniere’s disease (problems with balance)
.
What gets rid of dizziness fast?
A technique called
canalith repositioning (or Epley maneuver)
usually helps resolve benign paroxysmal positional vertigo more quickly than simply waiting for your dizziness to go away. It can be done by your doctor, an audiologist or a physical therapist and involves maneuvering the position of your head.
What is the best Travel sickness medication?
Hyoscine is usually the most effective medicine for motion sickness
. It is also known as scopolamine. It works by preventing the confusing nerve messages going to your brain.
Can you take Stugeron with blood pressure tablets?
Talk to your doctor before taking Stugeron Plus Tablet 10’s with anti-hypertensive medicines along with Stugeron Plus Tablet 10’s as Stugeron Plus Tablet 10’s might lower their effect.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels is advised while taking Stugeron Plus Tablet 10’s
.