In the article, we will consider the instructions for use and reviews for the Stugeron preparation.
It is a vasodilator that increases the lumen of peripheral tissues (fingers, feet, hands) and small cerebral arteries and, equally, improves blood circulation in peripheral organs and the brain. "Stugeron" is used to prevent and treat various types of defects associated with the problems mentioned, to eliminate symptoms of a cerebrovascular nature, as well as for kinetoses.
Release form
According to the instructions for use, Stugeron is currently produced in such dosage forms as:
- Tablets for internal use.
- Long-acting capsules with maximum dosage.
Structure
Both capsules and tablets are taken orally, they contain cinnarizine in various dosages as the active substance. In tablets, its amount is 25 milligrams, and in capsules - 75. Excipients of the contents of both dosage forms are the same: colloidal silicon dioxide, potato starch, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, povidone, talc. In capsules, in addition to the above, gelatin is also contained as an auxiliary component. But at present, although there is registration, the supply of Stugeron in capsules to the Russian pharmaceutical market is not carried out, and therefore this form of the drug is actually not on sale.
In accordance with the instructions for use, “Stugeron” in tablets is painted almost white or white, the shape is round, on the one hand provided with a risk, on the other - the inscription “STUGERON” is engraved. They have almost no smell, they are sold in packs of fifty pieces, and the capsules are packed in cardboard boxes of twenty units.
Indications for use
According to the instructions for use, "Stugeron" is used if the patient has the following diseases or conditions:
- as a prophylactic for kinetoses (motion sickness in transport, seasickness, etc.);
- migraine prophylaxis;
- therapy of vestibular-type disorders (dizziness, Meniere's disease, vomiting and nausea of the labyrinth genesis, nystagmus, tinnitus);
- elimination of symptoms of cerebrovascular defects (signs of cerebrovascular origin), including dizziness, irritability, tinnitus, vascular headache by origin;
- prevention and therapy of peripheral circulation defects: Raynaud’s disease, “intermittent” claudication, diabetic angiopathy, varicose or trophic ulcers;
- obliterating endarteritis;
- thromboangiitis obliterans;
- non-specific aortoarteritis;
- paresthesia (feeling of running goosebumps, numbness, tingling, etc.);
- Lerish syndrome;
- spasms of the legs and arms at night;
- acrocyanosis;
- cold in the limbs.
Application features
What else can you learn from the instructions for use with Stugeron? Capsules and tablets must be drunk after eating. It is also allowed to take it before meals, however, in this case, the likelihood of irritation of the gastric mucosa is increased.
To prevent discomfort in the stomach, it is advisable to take the drug after eating. Both capsules and tablets are recommended to be swallowed whole, washed down with non-carbonated water in sufficient quantities (at least one glass) and not cracked. The dosage of the drug depends on the disease or condition due to which it was prescribed to the patient.
Dosage
Currently, children after twelve years of age and adults are recommended the following doses of "Stugeron" for various pathologies:
- migraine prophylaxis - drink from 25 to 50 milligrams (i.e. 1-2 tablets) three times a day;
- insufficiency and circulatory disorders of the brain - take as well as in the first case;
- peripheral circulation defects - drink from 50 to 75 milligrams (one capsule or 2-3 tablets) three times a day;
- disorders of the vestibular type - consume 25 milligrams three times a day;
- kinetoses (motion sickness in transport and motion sickness) - drink one tablet thirty minutes before the trip.
This is confirmed by the instructions for use. Reviews and analogues of "Stugeron" will be presented below.
Then, if necessary, take one tablet every six hours until the trip is over. With the development of the patient at the beginning of the use of pronounced negative effects, we can conclude that the drug is overly sensitive. In this case, you should start taking the drug in a dosage reduced by half, and after 1-3 weeks, as soon as the body adapts to the therapeutic effects of the drug, it is allowed to increase it to the standard. For children aged six to eleven years, the dosage is equal to half of the adult.
So it is said in the instructions for use with the drug "Stugeron".
In order to find out in what quantities it is necessary to give the drug to a child, you just need to divide the dosage of an adult in half. The medicine is also given to children three times a day. Among other things, it must be remembered that capsules are only allowed for adolescents after twelve years and children from six to eleven and exclusively in the form of tablets.
Maximum dosage
Adolescents after 12 years of age and adults are allowed a maximum daily dosage of 225 milligrams, that is, three capsules or nine tablets, and for children from 6 to 11 years old, in the amount of 112.5 milligrams, that is, four and a half tablets. The therapeutic course is long and can last up to 2-3 months. It is determined by a specialist, as well as on the basis of the appearance of positive changes in the patient's condition. If "Stugeron" is used in the treatment of defects of peripheral or cerebral circulation, then therapeutic courses are periodically prescribed again with a shutter speed between them equal to a month. Taking the drug can be repeated if necessary throughout life, if all the necessary intervals are maintained.
It is important to follow the instructions for use with Stugeron tablets. Reviews are abundant.
Features of use in childhood
In young children and infants, pathologies of the nervous system are often found that require treatment, and sometimes in such situations "Stugeron" is prescribed, although he has certain age restrictions in the instructions.
Small patients tolerate it quite well, the results from such treatment are excellent. The dosage of the drug in this case is calculated individually, based on the age, body weight of the baby, his condition in general and the level of neurological changes. Before the age of six months, the daily amount should not be higher than half the tablet.
Instructions for use with Stugeron for children should be strictly followed.
For children at an older age, you can bring the daily dosage to 1-2 tablets. Especially often, the therapeutic course is equal to one month. When repeated studies are carried out, it can be increased for an even longer time. Part of the tablet or the whole must be well crushed before use and dissolved in two teaspoons of water. If the baby has an allergy or any side symptom, you should immediately stop using the medicine. "Stugeron" is used in pediatrics quite actively, since in children's practice there are no medicines with a similar effect.
Side effects
According to the instructions for use, "Stugeron" is able to provoke the occurrence of various undesirable effects:
- gastrointestinal tract pathology: dry mouth, dyspeptic symptoms, defects in the removal of bile, pain in the epigastric region;
- from the central nervous system: excessive fatigue, frequent headaches, depression, drowsiness;
- allergic manifestations in the form of urticaria, rash, etc .;
- epidermal integument: lupus erythematosus, flat lichen;
- other side effects: excessive sweating, weight gain.
Analogs
We will not consider in detail the instructions for use with Stugeron analogues.
The entire number of drug analogues can be divided into two types: analogues and synonyms. The first are drugs that contain various active substances, but have a similar therapeutic effect. The second are analogues of the structural type, that is, actually identical means
Stugeron has such synonyms as Zinedil, Vertizin, Zinnasan, Zinnaron, Zinnarizin, Zinedil.
Reviews
Reviews about the use of "Stugeron" in the treatment of adult patients are mostly positive. This is due to a noticeable and rapidly emerging positive effect. The reviews also say that the drug quickly and effectively fights with noise in the head and ears, headache, a feeling of “fog in the head”, dizziness, a feeling of a “heavy head” caused by various vascular lesions, for example, increased pressure inside the skull , low blood pressure, vegetative-vascular dystonia, circulatory defects in the brain, cerebrovascular spasm. In addition, the reviews noted an excellent therapeutic effect of the drug for defects in peripheral circulation and endarteritis. Patients' feet and hands cease to hurt, they no longer freeze in a cool room and in the cold, their nose does not blush, among other things, unpleasant tingling, “goosebumps” and numbness disappear. Meteosensitive patients also speak positively of “Stugeron”, since the use of this medication even occasionally, rather than in courses, during weather changes eliminates headaches, decreased performance, dizziness, and fatigue.
In diabetes mellitus, there are various reviews about the use of Stugeron - there are both positive and diametrically opposed ones. Summarizing them, we can say that there is a common place in the responses of patients - if the vascular changes are not severe, then the drug is effective, but if the small arteries are severely affected by diabetes, the medication will not bring any benefit.
About "Stugeron" there are very few negative reviews, and most often they are due to the ineffectiveness of the drug in each case or the development of side effects that are difficult to tolerate.
Reviews about the drug in the treatment of infants and young children
The predominant number of reviews on the use of "Stugeron" for the treatment of infants and children is positive, since parents note significant improvements in the condition of the child after a therapeutic course. In many cases, it is indicated that due to the influence of "Stugeron" the baby’s sleep improves, he sleeps without awakening, calmly and deeply. In the daytime, the child also behaves much more measuredly, he develops perseverance and easier learning, susceptibility of the new. In addition, parents note that the drug is well tolerated by small patients, they take it without any problems, since the tablet has no taste and does not seem to be nasty to children. This is confirmed by the instructions for use with Stugeron. According to reviews, it is ideal for children.
There are also a few negative responses, and they mainly appear due to the confidence of the parents that the child does not need this tool, because it is healthy and develops in accordance with age standards. There are very few negative reviews that would be due to the ineffectiveness of the drug in each specific situation or the appearance of side symptoms (tremors, tics, drowsiness, etc.).
We reviewed the drug "Stugeron" instructions for use and reviews.