Dimenhydrinate+Cinnarizine

When should one not use Dimenhydrinate+Cinnarizine

• If you are allergic to cinnarizine, dimenhydrinate or similar medicines
• If you have prostate problems or difficulty in passing urine, kidney or liver problems.
• If you have an underlying medical conditions such as glaucoma (increased pressure in the eyes), fits, increased pressure in the brain (like due to a tumor) etc.
• If you have an alcohol addiction.
• If you are less than 18 years old.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Stomach pain
• Dry Mouth

Other General Warnings

• You have any pre-existing medical condition such as low or high blood pressure, heart disease, overactive thyroid gland, glaucoma, bowel problem, psychiatric illness, Parkinson’s disease, etc.
• You have a severe infection and generalized illness.
• You are suffering from enlarged prostate glands or have difficulty in passing urine.

How Does It Work?

• Dimenhydrinate works by blocking the effect of histamine, which is responsible for other symptoms related to vertigo. A combination of these medicine helps the patients to carry on with daily activities.
• Cinnarizine works by blocking the calcium channels present in the blood vessels and thus prevents the constriction of blood vessels of the inner ear. Thus, improving the blood flow and microcirculation within the inner ear.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way dimenhydrinate+cinnarizine works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
• Especially, if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, strong painkillers like opioids, anti-depressants, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunosuppressants, medicines for brain-related disorders, anti-cancer medicines etc.
• Do not take Dimenhydrinate+Cinnarizine with antibiotics such as streptomycin, gentamicin, amikacin, neomycin.