Vertigon Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cinnarizine

Indications/Uses

Control of vestibular symptoms (peripheral & central origin) & of labyrinthine disorders including vertigo, dizziness, tinnitus, nystagmus, nausea & vomiting; prophylaxis of motion sickness; adjunct therapy for symptoms of peripheral arterial disease.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Peripheral circulatory disorders Adult & childn >12 yr 50-75 mg tds. Disorders of balance 25 mg 3 tds. Max: 225 mg daily. Motion sickness Adult 25 mg 2 hr before travel & 12.5-25 mg may be repeated every 8 hr during travel when necessary. Childn 8-12 yr 12.5 mg tds when necessary, 5-7 yr 6.25 mg tds when necessary.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Parkinson's disease.

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Special Precautions

May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Sedation, inability to concentrate, lassitude, dizziness, incoordination, GI disturbances eg nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, anorexia, increased appetite, epigastric pain, somnolence, blurred vision, difficulty in micturition, dysuria, dry mouth, tightness of chest, muscular weakness, headache, euphoria, wt gain, perspiration, allergic reactions.

Drug Interactions

CNS depressants including alcohol, barbiturates, hypnotics, narcotic analgesics, TCAs, sedatives & tranquilisers. MAOIs.

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Storage

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antivertigo Drugs / Peripheral Vasodilators & Cerebral Activators

ATC Classification

N07CA02 - cinnarizine ; Belongs to the class of antivertigo preparations.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Vertigon tab 25 mg

Packing/Price

4 × 5 × 10's

Vertigon

cinnarizine

Manufacturer:

Geno

Distributor:

Nebula

Marketer:

Mascots