Arina-D Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Integral Lifesciences
Active Ingredient Domperidone (15mg) + Cinnarizine (20mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassGASTRO INTESTINAL
User Rating4.4
User Reviews763

FAQ

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What if I miss a dose of Arina-D?
If you miss a dose of Arina-D, you should skip the missed dose and take the next dose at its usual time and quantity. You should not take a double dose of Arina-D to make up for a missed dose.
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Can the use of Arina-D cause drowsiness?
Yes, Arina-D can make you feel drowsy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how this medicine affects you.
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Can I stop taking Arina-D if I feel well?
You should continue to take Arina-D until your doctor asks you to stop it. If you stop taking Arina-D sooner than advised, the symptoms of vertigo may reappear (dizziness and spinning).
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What if I accidentally take too much of Arina-D?
Visit the nearest emergency department if you accidentally take too much of Arina-D.
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What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Arina-D?
Keep this medicine in the packet or container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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What if you forget to take Arina-D?
If you miss a dose of Arina-D, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Arina-D Tablet Reviews

Arina-D is a combination medicine used in the treatment of vertigo. It prevents nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms of vertigo.

Arina-D is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is better to take it with food to avoid stomach upset. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, dryness in mouth, indigestion, and weight gain. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

How Arina-D Tablet Works

Arina-D is a combination of two medicines: Domperidone and Cinnarizine.

How to Use Arina-D Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arina-D is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Arina-D Tablet

  • In Vertigo: Vertigo means a spinning sensation or dizziness that is triggered due to frequent movement. It can happen due to many reasons but it may also occur without any underlying disease. Arina-D helps treat this sensation effectively. If you feel dizzy while getting up from the bed, sit for a while and then rise slowly to avoid having an accidental fall. It will be more effective if you take this medicine regularly as prescribed so try not to miss doses. It may take a couple of weeks before you notice any improvements but keep taking it, even if you do feel better, until your doctor advises it is safe to stop.

Uses of Arina-D Tablet

  • Vertigo

Arina-D Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Driving  UNSAFE
Arina-D may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. .
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Arina-D may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CAUTION
Arina-D should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Arina-D may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Arina-D is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Arina-D during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CAUTION
Arina-D should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Arina-D may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
Arina-D may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Quick Tips

  • You have been prescribed Arina-D to relieve vertigo (dizziness) and nausea associated with it. It can make you feel dizzy, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
  • Take it at the same time each day to maintain a steady amount of the medicine in your body.
  • Arina-D can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them.
  • Do not take it for longer than 7 days without consulting your doctor.

References

  1. Domperidone maleate. South Ruislip, Middlesex: Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd.; 2003 [revised 14 Nov. 2017].
  2. International Breastfeeding Centre. Domperidone.
  3. Cinnarizine. Hatfield, Hertfordshire: Generics UK T/A Mylan; 2003 [revised Dec. 2014].
  4. Cinnarizine. Buckinghamshire: Janssen-Cilag Limited; 1989 [revised 30 May 2018].

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