Cinnarizine is a medicine widely used for travel sickness. It is a cerebral and peripheral vasodilator that acts as an antihistamine and sedative.
Cinnarizine can be found in pharmacies under the names of Stugeron, Antigeron, Cinarix, Cinazon, Vessel, Stugerina, and its generic version.
Indications of Cinarizina
Brain circulation disorder; peripheral circulation disorder; disturbance of balance; peripheral arterial disease; motion sickness.
Side effects of Cinarizine
Skin reactions; fatigue; extrapyramidal reactions; somnolence; weight gain.
Contraindications of Cinarizina
Pregnancy; breast-feeding; hepatic insufficiency; history of QT interval (electrocardiogram).
How to use Cinarizine
Adults: 15 to 30 mg 3 times daily.
- Nausea on the road: 30 mg, 2 hours before the next trip 15 mg every 8 hours during the day.
- Peripheral arterial disease: 75 mg, 2 or 3 times daily.
Children from 5 to 12 years: 7.5 mg to 15 mg 3 times a day.
Note: Alcoholic beverages should not be consumed during treatment with cinarizine.
