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Stugeron Plus Tablet

Manufacturer :  Johnson & Johnson Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Cinnarizine, Dimenhydrinate
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Stugeron Plus Tablet

Stugeron Plus Tablet is used to treat vertigo. It's a combination medicine of two medicines-Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate. It works by relaxing vascular smooth muscles of the blood vessels of the ear and also improves the blood circulation.

It also blocks the action of a chemical messenger that is responsible for lightheadedness in vertigo. There are several side effects that might be experienced by the patient.

Some of them are sedation, weight gain, gastrointestinal disease, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, drowsiness and others. If taken in excess it can increase the risk of having acute and chronic parkinsonism. It helps you get relief from, or prevention of, the symptoms of travel sickness.

The medications need to be administered orally post-meal. Do not overuse or eliminate the intake of medication immediately as it can cause several side effects and withdrawal symptoms. Consult your medical professional for the right dosage as per your age, gender and severity of the case.

The medication should not be taken if you are allergic to any of the components present in the medication. Also if you are experiencing any liver or kidney problems, Parkinson's disease or acute porphyria.

The drug is not suitable for children below 5 yrs, pregnant and lactating women, adults with the outgoing treatment of sleeplessness, anxiety or depression.

    What are the uses of Stugeron Plus Tablet

    What are the contraindications of Stugeron Plus Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Stugeron Plus Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Stugeron Plus Tablet

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The effect of this medication lasts for 6-8 hours in most cases.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The effect of this medication can be observed within an hour of oral administration.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor and discuss the benefits and risks associated with the use of this medication.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medicine is not recommended for use by a breastfeeding woman unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor and discuss the benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine. It is advised to discontinue breastfeeding while the medicine is being taken.

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Patient must avoid consuming alcohol while taking Stugeron Plus Tablet. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      This medicine might affect the patients consciousness, hence impacts the driving ability of the patient. Kindly wait until the side effects subsides.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Limited data is available on the use of Stugeron Plus Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Limited data is available on the use of Stugeron Plus Tablet in patients with liver disease. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

    What are the substitutes for Stugeron Plus Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Stugeron Plus Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include drowsiness, tiredness, increased heart rate, mild agitation etc.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine works by preventing the relay of repetitive messages from the nerves in the inner ears to the vomiting center in the brain. It also prevents the stimulation of vestibule and labyrinth thereby suppressing vertigo, vomiting, dizziness and nausea during linear or angular acceleration motions.

      What are the interactions of Stugeron Plus Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Medicine

        • Increased effect/toxicity with CNS depressants, anticholinergics, TCAs, MAO inhibitors.
        • Increased toxicity of antibiotics, especially aminoglycosides (ototoxicity).

      FAQs about Stugeron Plus Tablet

      • Ques : What is Stugeron plus tablet?

        Ans : Stugeron plus tablet belongs to a medicine group that contains Cinnarizine as main ingredient present. It is used mainly for the treatment of dizziness and loose motion sickness. Stugeron plus tablet is prescribed to the patients having Vertigo and vestibular disorders. This medicine prevents Heart and blood vessel disorders. Stugeron plus tablet also controls Meniere’s diseases.

      • Ques : What is the use of Stugeron plus tablet?

        Ans : Stugeron plus tablet is used to treat conditions like motion sickness and vertigo disorders. It is also used for vestibular disorders. Stugeron plus tablet helps to prevent Vomiting and ear ringing. This medication improves blood circulation disorders and vessels narrowing.

      • Ques : What are the side effects of Stugeron plus tablet?

        Ans : stugeron plus tablet has many common side effects such as Indigestion, stomach disorders and nausea. There are some serious side effects of this medicine like excessive salivation, muscle stiffness and trembling. In case of patients, having any of the side effects or issues like Unusual movement of muscles or depressed mood. It is advised to stop the consumption of stugeron plus tablet and contact to doctor as soon as possible.

      • Ques : For what treatment Stugeron plus tablet used for?

        Ans : Stugeron plus tablet is used to treat conditions like motion sickness and vestibular disorders. It is also used for vertigo disorders. Stugeron plus tablet helps to prevent Vomiting and ear ringing. This medication improves blood circulation disorders and vessels narrowing. It also blocks calcium channels to inhibit vascular smooth muscle.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use stugeron plus tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

        Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 2 hours to 1 day, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same duration is not mandatory for everyone and so, it is not a standard time period for this medication's action. Please consult your doctor, for the time period you need to consume this medication.

      • Ques : At what frequency do I need to use stugeron plus tablet?

        Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

      • Ques : Should I use stugeron plus tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

        Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. The salts involved in this medication, work properly on an empty stomach. It is advised to consume this medication, 1 hour before having food and at least 2 hours after having food. Taking it with food may upset your stomach. Please consult the doctor before use.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of stugeron plus tablet?

        Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store only at room temperature, as keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose of the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

      • Ques : Can you crush or chew the medications?

        Ans : No, consume the medication as a whole without doing any physical change in the medication.

      • Ques : Can you suddenly stop the consumption of Stugeron Plus Tablet?

        Ans : No, sudden elimination of the treatment may increase the chances of the disease coming back. Continue to use this drug until completion of the maximum amount suggested even though the symptoms disappear after the medicine has begun.

      References

      • Cinnarizine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [Cited 23 Nov 2021]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/cinnarizine

      • MOTION SICKNESS- dimenhydrinate tablet- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 24 Nov 2021]. Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ac5b8b25-8687-4d59-8726-bba9ab5339c3

      • Stugeron 15 mg- EMC [Internet]. www.medicines.org.uk. 2020 [Cited 24 Nov 2021]. Available from:

        https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1529/smpc#

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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