About cinnarizine
Antihistamine and anti-vertigo medicine
Used for
- Motion sickness prevention
- Vertigo and balance problems
Usual adult dose
Motion sickness: 30 mg two hours before travel, then 15 mg every eight hours if needed. Vertigo: 30 mg three times daily.
Usual dose in children
Age 5–12: half the adult dose. Not recommended under age 5.
Common side effects
- Sleepiness
- Nausea or indigestion
- Weight gain with long-term use
- Dry mouth
Important warnings
- May cause sleepiness; avoid driving if affected.
- Alcohol and sedating medicines can increase sleepiness.
- Long-term use may cause movement problems, especially in older adults.
- Use cautiously with Parkinson’s disease.
Pregnancy
Safety is uncertain; use during pregnancy only if a clinician considers it necessary.
Breastfeeding
Not enough information is available to establish safety during breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Alcohol and sedatives can increase drowsiness.
- May interfere with skin allergy tests; ask about stopping it beforehand.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.