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Stugeron Plus Tablet

Manufactured byJohnson & Johnson
ContainsCinnarizine (20 mg) + Dimenhydrinate (40 mg)
Description
Stugeron Plus Tablet is a combination of Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate. It is used for the treatment of vertigo (a feeling of dizziness or spinning, commonly caused by a problem with the way balance works in the inner ear). This medicine helps to improve blood circulation in the inner ear. It also blocks the action of certain chemicals that are responsible for causing vertigo. Stugeron Plus Tablet may cause side effects like headache, nausea, dry mouth, indigestion, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or become severe. Avoid driving vehicles and operating while taking this medicine as it can make you feel drowsy. Stugeron Plus Tablet is usually taken with food or as directed by your doctor. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on the severity of your condition. Avoid abrupt discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor as your symptoms may reoccur. Stugeron Plus Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, or any other medical conditions before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor about all of your current medicines to avoid any undesired effects. Stugeron Plus Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before taking this medication.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Stugeron Plus Tablet

  • Headache
  • Dry mouth
  • Drowsiness
  • Skin rash
  • Visual disturbances
  • Weight gain
  • Indigestion
  • Stomach discomfort and pain
  • Tiredness
  • Twitching and unusual movement of muscles
  • Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
  • Muscle stiffness and trembling
  • Nausea

Uses of Stugeron Plus Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Vertigo and vestibular disorders
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Stugeron Plus Tablet can be observed within 15-30 minutes.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Stugeron Plus Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Stugeron Plus Tablet due to the increased risk of side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Stugeron Plus Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Stugeron Plus Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy as limited information is available regarding its safety. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Stugeron Plus Tablet is not recommended for use if you are breastfeeding as this medicine may pass into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Stugeron Plus Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Stugeron Plus Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy as limited information is available regarding its safety. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Stugeron Plus Tablet is not recommended for use if you are breastfeeding as this medicine may pass into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Driving or operating machines

Stugeron Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness in some cases. Hence, avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness such as driving vehicles or operating machines during the treatment with this medicine.

Seizures

Stugeron Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have seizures (fits) as it can worsen your condition.

Glaucoma

Stugeron Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have/had glaucoma (a group of eye disorders caused by high fluid pressure inside the eyes). This medicine can trigger or aggravate the condition.

Use in children

Stugeron Plus Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Stugeron Plus Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose of Stugeron Plus Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Stugeron Plus Tablet due to the increased risk of side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness.
Interaction with Medicine

Amitriptyline

Tramadol

Diazepam

Amantadine

Topiramate

Duloxetine

Chlorpromazine

Zonisamide

Disease interactions

Cardiovascular disease

Stugeron Plus Tablet may cause irregular heartbeat and alteration in blood pressure. Hence this medicine should be used with extreme caution if you have pre-existing heart problems.

Asthma/ COPD

Stugeron Plus Tablet may cause thickening of the bronchial secretions (mucous), which may obstruct the airways. Hence it should be used with caution if you have respiratory problems causing breathing difficulty, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This medicine may further worsen your condition.

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that affects movement. Stugeron Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have Parkinson's disease, as it can trigger or aggravate your condition.

Kidney/liver disease

Stugeron Plus Tablet is broken down in the liver and filtered out through the kidneys. Therefore, it should be used with caution if you have liver or kidney problems due to the increased risk of side effects. Your doctor may adjust the dose based on your clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

Skin sensitivity test

Report the use of Stugeron Plus Tablet to your doctor or lab technician before a skin sensitivity test (test performed to determine whether your body shows an allergic reaction to certain substances). This medicine may change the way your skin reacts to allergy tests and give a false negative result.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Stugeron Plus Tablet as instructed by your doctor. Do not break, crush or chew the tablet in your mouth. Swallow as a whole with a sufficient amount of water. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Drink an adequate amount of water to avoid stomach discomfort. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor as your symptoms may become worse. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsen.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Stugeron Plus Tablet composed of Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate. Cinnarizine helps to improve blood circulation in the inner ear. Dimenhydrinate acts on the inner ear to reduce the symptoms of vertigo.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antivertigo agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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