Cinn-D Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Curagen Biological Pharmaceuticals |
Active Ingredient | Domperidone (15mg) + Cinnarizine (20mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
User Rating | 4.4 |
User Reviews | 399 |
FAQ
Can I stop taking Cinn-D if I feel well?
You should continue to take Cinn-D until your doctor asks you to stop it. If you stop taking Cinn-D sooner than advised, the symptoms of vertigo may reappear (dizziness and spinning).
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Cinn-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.
What if I accidentally take too much of Cinn-D?
Visit the nearest emergency department if you accidentally take too much of Cinn-D.
Can the use of Cinn-D cause drowsiness?
Yes, Cinn-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.
What if I miss a dose of Cinn-D?
If you miss a dose of Cinn-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 Cinn-D to make up for a missed dose.
What if you forget to take Cinn-D?
If you miss a dose of Cinn-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.
Cinn-D Tablet Reviews
Cinn-D is a combination medicine used in the treatment of vertigo. It prevents nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms of vertigo.
Cinn-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.
Cinn-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 Cinn-D Tablet Works
Cinn-D is a combination of two medicines: Domperidone and Cinnarizine.
How to Use Cinn-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. Cinn-D is to be taken empty stomach.
Benefits of Cinn-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. Cinn-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 Cinn-D Tablet
- Vertigo
Cinn-D Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Cinn-D may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cinn-D may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. .
Liver
CAUTION
Cinn-D should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cinn-D may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Cinn-D is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Cinn-D during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cinn-D should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cinn-D may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cinn-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.
Quick Tips
- Take it at the same time each day to maintain a steady amount of the medicine in your body.
- You have been prescribed Cinn-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.
- Cinn-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
- International Breastfeeding Centre. Domperidone.
- Cinnarizine. Buckinghamshire: Janssen-Cilag Limited; 1989 [revised 30 May 2018].
- Cinnarizine. Hatfield, Hertfordshire: Generics UK T/A Mylan; 2003 [revised Dec. 2014].
- Domperidone maleate. South Ruislip, Middlesex: Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd.; 2003 [revised 14 Nov. 2017].