Pitacin 25 Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Doxis Laboratories
Active Ingredient	Cinnarizine (25mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Piperazine Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
Action Class	Calcium channel antagonist/ Antihistamine
User Rating	4.6
User Reviews	772

FAQ

Does Pitacin 25 make you sleepy?

Yes, Pitacin 25 may make you sleepy as a common side effect, especially at the start of treatment. Therefore, if you develop excessive sleepiness it is advisable not to drive or use heavy machinery.

Does Pitacin 25 cause weight gain?

Yes, Pitacin 25 may cause weight gain as a common side effect. Consult your doctor for any weight-related concerns.

Can Pitacin 25 be taken long term?

No, Pitacin 25 should not be taken for long term due to its potential side effects. It is mainly used for long term in older patients associated with vertigo. Using it without the doctor's supervision can put them at an unacceptable risk of extrapyramidal adverse effects. Such side effects may include Parkinsonism, which may be irreversible.

What are the symptoms of an overdose of Pitacin 25?

An overdose of Pitacin 25 can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, upset tummy, tremors, uncontrollable muscle spasms, muscle weakness or reduced muscle strength, drowsiness, or reduced consciousness. Young children may also experience seizures. If you accidentally take too many tablets or if a young child takes this medicine by accident, inform your doctor and seek immediate medical help.

Does Pitacin 25 cause Parkinson’s disease?

Pitacin 25 can aggravate motor function in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Use of Pitacin 25 should be avoided in these patients. Although, this effect is reversible but may last for several days. It may also induce a parkinsonian syndrome in relatively old patients and therefore should be used with caution.

How should Pitacin 25 be taken for motion sickness?

Two tablets of Pitacin 25 can be given two hours before the travel to prevent motion sickness in adults, elderly, and children over 12 years. If necessary, one tablet every eight hours during the journey can be given. However, children between 5 and 12 years can take one tablet two hours before travel. An additional half a tablet every eight hours during the journey can also be given when required.

Can Pitacin 25 help with tinnitus?

Yes, Pitacin 25 is used to improve tinnitus. It is a condition in which the patients hear a sound that is generated by the body, rather than by an outside source. It is usually a symptom of underlying condition or a disease such as Miniere’s disease.

How should I take Pitacin 25?

The dosage and duration of this medication should be taken as advised by the doctor. Pitacin 25 is meant for oral use and should preferably be taken after meals. The tablets may be sucked, chewed, or swallowed as a whole with water.

What if you forget to take Pitacin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Pitacin 25, 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.

Pitacin 25 Tablet Reviews

Pitacin 25 belongs to a class of medicines known as antihistamines. It is used to treat motion sickness (nausea due to motion, especially while traveling in a moving vehicle), vertigo (spinning sensation or dizziness), or Meniere's disease (problems with balance).

Pitacin 25 should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor, preferably at the same time each day. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment and never stop this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Some common side effects of this medication are sleepiness, nausea, and weight gain. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It may also cause weight gain and to prevent it you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

Before taking this medicine, it is better to inform your doctor if you are suffering from peptic ulcers, asthma, or low blood pressure. You must inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines regularly, as it may affect the way this medicine works for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

How Pitacin 25 Tablet Works

Pitacin 25 works by preventing constriction of the blood vessels of the inner ear. This improves the microcirculation of the ear.

How to Use Pitacin 25 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. Pitacin 25 is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Pitacin 25 Tablet

In Treatment of Motion sickness: Motion sickness is a condition caused due to motion during travel. You may experience a spinning sensation (vertigo), nausea, or vomiting as a result of this condition. Pitacin 25 helps treat these symptoms effectively. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
In Treatment of 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. Pitacin 25 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.
In Treatment of Meniere's disease: Pitacin 25 helps in improving blood flow to the inner ear which reduces the pressure of excess fluid there. It is this pressure that is thought to cause the symptoms of nausea, vertigo (dizziness), tinnitus (ringing in your ears), and hearing loss in people who have Meniere’s disease. Pitacin 25 makes the symptoms milder and reduces the number of times you get the symptoms. 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 Pitacin 25 Tablet

Treatment of Motion sickness
Treatment of Vertigo
Treatment of Meniere's disease

Pitacin 25 Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

Pitacin 25 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Pitacin 25 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Pitacin 25 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. .

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Pitacin 25 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Pitacin 25 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.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Pitacin 25 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Stop taking medicine if you experience yellowing of the skin, tiredness, fever, nausea, weakness, red, lumpy, and itchy rash.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking Pitacin 25 without talking to your doctor first.
Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Pitacin 25 affects you.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased sleepiness.