If you or someone in your family has been prescribed Sinarzine Tablet 10’s, it helps to understand what the medicine does before starting it. Sinarzine Tablet 10’s contains Cinnarizine 25 mg and is used to relieve vertigo, dizziness and motion sickness. This guide explains how it works, how to take it correctly, the side effects to expect, and the precautions that matter most during long-term treatment for vertigo and dizziness.
Composition: Cinnarizine 25 mg | Pack: 10’s | Prescription: required | Treats: vertigo and dizziness
Understanding Vertigo and dizziness
Vertigo is the false sensation that you or the room is spinning. It usually comes from the balance organ of the inner ear, and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, unsteadiness, sweating and ringing in the ear. Common causes include benign positional vertigo triggered by head movements, vestibular neuritis after a viral infection, and Meniere’s disease, in which fluid pressure in the inner ear causes attacks of vertigo with hearing loss and tinnitus. Motion sickness produces similar symptoms through mismatched signals from the eyes and ears.
How Sinarzine Tablet 10’s works
Cinnarizine blocks calcium entry into the hair cells of the inner ear’s balance organ and also has antihistamine activity. This calms the excessive signalling from a disturbed vestibular system, so the sensation of spinning, the nausea and the unsteadiness settle. It also improves blood flow in small vessels, which contributes to its effect in inner-ear disorders.
Key uses of Sinarzine Tablet 10’s
Your doctor may prescribe Sinarzine Tablet 10’s for one or more of the following:
- Vertigo and dizziness of inner-ear origin
- Meniere’s disease with vertigo, tinnitus and hearing disturbance
- Motion sickness prevention and treatment
- Nausea and vomiting associated with vertigo
How to take Sinarzine Tablet 10’s correctly
Take the tablet after food, usually two or three times daily as prescribed. For motion sickness, take the dose about 30 minutes before the journey begins. Courses are generally short. Because drowsiness is common, avoid driving until you know how it affects you, and avoid alcohol entirely while taking it.
Possible side effects of Sinarzine Tablet 10’s
Most people tolerate this medicine well, and many effects settle as the body adjusts. Tell your doctor if any of the following persists or troubles you:
- Drowsiness and tiredness
- Dry mouth
- Stomach upset or weight gain
- Headache
- With long-term use in older adults: tremor, stiffness or slowed movement
Precautions and warnings
Older adults should not take cinnarizine for prolonged periods, as it can cause or worsen Parkinson-like symptoms such as tremor, stiffness and shuffling; report any such change. Avoid it in Parkinson’s disease. Tell your doctor about liver disease, low blood pressure or porphyria. Avoid alcohol and sedatives, and do not drive or operate machinery while drowsy.
Diet and lifestyle tips for vertigo and dizziness
During an attack, sit or lie still in a quiet, dimly lit room and avoid sudden head movements until it passes. Get up from bed in stages: sit first, wait, then stand. Keep hydrated, limit caffeine, salt, alcohol and tobacco, which can worsen inner-ear symptoms, particularly in Meniere’s disease. Vestibular rehabilitation exercises taught by a physiotherapist retrain the balance system and reduce recurrence. Do not drive or climb ladders while you feel dizzy or drowsy from medication.
Missed dose and storage
Store below 30°C in a dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, and keep it in the original strip or bottle so the label and expiry stay with the medicine. Do not keep it in the bathroom or the refrigerator unless the pack says so, and keep it out of reach of children. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time for the next one, in which case skip it. Never take two doses together to make up.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take it before a long bus journey?
Yes. Taken about half an hour before travel it helps prevent motion sickness, but expect drowsiness and do not drive.
When does dizziness need urgent assessment?
Dizziness with sudden hearing loss, severe headache, double vision, slurred speech, facial droop, weakness or difficulty walking may indicate a stroke and needs emergency care.
Where to buy Sinarzine Tablet 10’s online
You can order Sinarzine Tablet 10’s online from Jana Aushadhi Mart with a valid prescription, along with the rest of your monthly medicines. If your doctor has suggested an alternative strength or a related option for vertigo and dizziness, you may also want to look at SINARZINE PLUS Tablet 10’s.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Sinarzine Tablet 10’s is a prescription medicine and should be taken only under the supervision of a registered medical practitioner. Do not start, stop or change the dose of any medicine on your own.
