Cinnarizine is used in the treatment of motion sickness, vertigo and Meniere's disease.

Cinnarizine works by preventing constriction of the blood vessels of the inner ear. This improves the microcirculation of the ear.

Major & minor side effects for Cinnarizine

• Drowsiness
• Weight gain
• Indigestion
• Nausea or Vomiting
• Stomach discomfort and pain
• Excessive sweating
• Unusual tiredness and weakness
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Twitching and unusual movement of muscles
• Yellowing of skin and eyes
• Excessive salivation
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet 
• Depressed mood
• Muscle stiffness and trembling

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary.

Use of this medicine may cause lack of interest, low mood, sleep disturbances in some patients.

Use of this medicine may cause drowsiness and sleepiness in some patients.

This medicine should be used with caution in a patient having a liver disease or impairment of normal liver/kidney function.

This medicine should be used with caution in patients having glaucoma.

This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 5 years of age.

This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly as the risk of adverse effects are significantly high.

Use of high doses of this medicine may cause a fall in blood pressure and hence should be used with caution in patients suffering from hypotension.

This medicine should not be used if you suffer from a genetic disorder causing intolerance to galactose or other sugars.