Stugeron (Cinnarizine)

GP and surgeon, Dr Shane Charles (MBBS, MRCS, PgDip SEM) provides a simple explanation of the medication below:

'Stugeron is a medication that provides quick relief of symptoms of feeling sick (nausea) and vomiting, especially when travelling. '.

If you think Stugeron is a treatment that can help you, start an online consultation now for a registered prescriber to review. If treatment is deemed suitable, they can prescribe it, and we can deliver it to you from the comfort of your own home with a range of convenient delivery and payment options for you to choose from. If you have any questions about a medication, you should always consult your doctor with any questions prior to starting treatment, to ensure that it is safe and suitable for you.

What is Stugeron?

Stugeron is a drug used to treat the symptoms of balance or movement problems, such as feeling dizzy or lightheaded, feeling sick or being sick. 

Active Ingredient: Cinnarizine

The active ingredient in Stugeron 15 tablets is Cinnarizine.

How does Stugeron work?

Stugeron contains cinnarizine which belongs to a group of medicines called antiemetics. This substance blocks the nausea and prevents you from feeling sick. 

What are the benefits of taking Stugeron?

While travelling can be exciting, people who suffer from motion sickness can struggle with daily life. Whether they are affected on planes, cars, trains, buses or boats, it all falls under the umbrella of motion sickness and it disrupts travelling rather a lot.

Taking Stugeron ensures you can travel without worries of feeling unwell.

How do I use Stugeron?

Always follow the guidance given in the enclosed patient information leaflet and be sure to read it before commencing use of the medicine.

Take Stugeron by sucking, chewing or swallowing the tablets whole with a drink of water, ideally straight after a meal.

What is the typical dosage for Stugeron tablets?

The recommended dose of Stugeron varies based on what you are using it for. For travel sickness, adults should take 2 tablets 2 hours before travelling and then 1 tablet every 8 hours during the journey (as needed). Children should take 1 tablet 2 hours before travelling and then ½ a tablet every 8 hours during the journey (as needed).

If you are taking Stugeron for balance problems then it’s 2 tablets 3 times a day for adults, or 1 tablet 3 times a day for children.

If you take more Stugeron than you should then you should consult a doctor. If you forget to take your Stugeron tablet then make sure that you leave at least 8 hours since the last tablet before taking the missed one. Do not double up on a dose to make up for a forgotten one.

What are the common side effects?

Before taking this medication, you should always first check that it is suitable for you and any of your associated medical conditions. Do not take Stugeron if:

• You are allergic to cinnarizine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine 
• Your child is under 5 years old 

Take special caution and talk to a doctor before taking Stugeron if any of the following apply:

• You have Parkinson’s disease
• You suffer from liver or kidney problems
• You have a blood problem called ‘porphyria’ 

Because of the way that medications interact with each other, you should talk to a doctor before taking Stugeron if you are already taking medications for any of the following problems:

• Anxiety  
• Difficulty sleeping  
• Pain  
• Depression.

Do not take Stugeron if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should also avoid alcohol while taking Stugeron, as the drug can add to the alcohol’s effects.

The most common side effects of Stugeron are:

• Drowsiness
• Feeling sick (nausea)  
• Indigestion  
• Weight gain 

You should cease using Stugeron immediately and contact your doctor if you experience any serious side effects or if you notice signs of an allergic reaction.

How do I buy Stugeron online?

You can safely buy Stugeron online at UK Meds, without the need for a prescription or consultation with a medical professional as it is an over the counter medication, however you should adhere to the advice given in the patient leaflet enclosed.