Stugipen
Composition for Stugipen Products
Stugipen Products are primarily used for
Motion sickness, Vertigo, Meniere's diseaseProducts for Stugipen
Stugipen Forte 75mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹168
Stugipen 25mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹32.35
Not Available
Substitute brands for Stugipen
About Stugipen Products
Uses of Stugipen Products
Cinnarizine is used in the treatment of motion sickness, vertigo and Meniere's disease.
Stugipen Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Stugipen are Sleepiness, Nausea, Weight gain.
How Stugipen Products work
Cinnarizine works by preventing constriction of the blood vessels of the inner ear. This improves the microcirculation of the ear.
In Depth Information for Stugipen Products
- Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Stugipen affects you.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking medicine if you experience yellowing of the skin, tiredness, fever, nausea, weakness, red, lumpy, and itchy rash.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking Stugipen without talking to your doctor first.
Patient Concerns about Stugipen Products
Frequently asked questions about Stugipen Products
Q. Does Stugipen Forte 75mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Stugipen Forte 75mg Tablet may make you sleepy as a common side effect, especially at the start of treatment. Therefore, if you develop excessive sleepiness it is advisable not to drive or use heavy machinery.
Q. Can Stugipen Forte 75mg Tablet help with tinnitus?
Yes, Stugipen Forte 75mg Tablet is used to improve tinnitus. It is a condition in which the patients hear a sound that is generated by the body, rather than by an outside source. It is usually a symptom of underlying condition or a disease such as Miniere’s disease.
Q. Does Stugipen Forte 75mg Tablet cause Parkinson’s disease?
Stugipen Forte 75mg Tablet can aggravate motor function in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Use of Stugipen Forte 75mg Tablet should be avoided in these patients. Although, this effect is reversible but may last for several days. It may also induce a parkinsonian syndrome in relatively old patients and therefore should be used with caution.
Q. What are the symptoms of an overdose of Stugipen Forte 75mg Tablet?
An overdose of Stugipen Forte 75mg Tablet can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, upset tummy, tremors, uncontrollable muscle spasms, muscle weakness or reduced muscle strength, drowsiness, or reduced consciousness. Young children may also experience seizures. If you accidentally take too many tablets or if a young child takes this medicine by accident, inform your doctor and seek immediate medical help.
Q. Can Stugipen Forte 75mg Tablet be taken long term?
No, Stugipen Forte 75mg Tablet should not be taken for long term due to its potential side effects. It is mainly used for long term in older patients associated with vertigo. Using it without the doctor's supervision can put them at an unacceptable risk of extrapyramidal adverse effects. Such side effects may include Parkinsonism, which may be irreversible.
Q. How should I take Stugipen Forte 75mg Tablet?
The dosage and duration of this medication should be taken as advised by the doctor. Stugipen Forte 75mg Tablet is meant for oral use and should preferably be taken after meals. The tablets may be sucked, chewed, or swallowed as a whole with water.