Diligan 25mg Tablet 15'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Meclizine 25 mg
Manufacturer
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Variant
15 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONDILIGAN 25MG contains Meclizine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antihistamine/Antiemetic agents. It is used to prevent and provide relief from nausea, dizziness and vomiting associated with motion sickness (illness caused by motion during travel). It is also used to manage vertigo (condition where a person experiences sensation of spinning movement or of surrounding objects moving when they are still in the same position) associated with diseases affecting the vestibular system in adults. Meclizine works by suppressing vestibular stimulation by controlling the activity of hair cells in the inner ear and therefore helpful in manageing vertigo symptoms like dizziness and spinning sensation. It also reduces the activity of central nervous system (by anticholinergic effect) and reduces symptoms like nausea and vomiting sensation associated with motion sickness. DILIGAN 25MG should be used with caution in patients with asthma, liver, or kidney disease, glaucoma and enlarged prostate gland. Contact your doctor before taking it. Before taking DILIGAN 25MG inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. DILIGAN 25MG is not recommended for use in children (under 12 years of age) and should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years of age). Contact your doctor before taking it. Avoid consumption of alcohol during management with DILIGAN 25MG as it may increase the risk of unwanted effects. The most common
Uses
OF DILIGAN 25MGManages: motion sickness vertigo
How It Works
DILIGAN 25MG works by suppressing vestibular stimulation by controlling the activity of hair cells in the inner ear and therefore helpful in manageing vertigo symptoms like dizziness and spinning sensation. It also reduces the activity of central nervous system (by anticholinergic effect) and reduces symptoms like nausea and vomiting sensation associated with motion sickness.
Directions for Use
Take DILIGAN 25MG as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking DILIGAN 25MG are drowsiness, headache, fatigue, dry mouth and vomiting. Contact your physician if any of the symptoms worsen. USES OF DILIGAN 25MGManages: motion sickness vertigo HOW DILIGAN 25MG WORKSDILIGAN 25MG works by suppressing vestibular stimulation by controlling the activity of hair cells in the inner ear and therefore helpful in manageing vertigo symptoms like dizziness and spinning sensation. It also reduces the activity of central nervous system (by anticholinergic effect) and reduces symptoms like nausea and vomiting sensation associated with motion sickness. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake DILIGAN 25MG as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF DILIGAN 25MGCOMMON drowsiness urinary retention headache, tiredness dry mouth vomiting RARE blurred vision Stop taking DILIGAN 25MG and contact your physician immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: allergic reaction (signs include rash, hives, itching, red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever, wheezing, tightness in the chest or throat, trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking unusual, hoarseness, or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYDILIGAN 25MG should be used during pregnancy only if considered clearly necessary. Contact your doctor before taking DILIGAN 25MG. BREASTFEEDINGDILIGAN 25MG should be used with caution in breast feeding women as it is not known whether it may pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking DILIGAN 25MG. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you experience drowsiness after taking DILIGAN 25MG. ALCOHOLAvoid alcohol consumption while taking DILIGAN 25MG as it may increase the effect of drowsiness and central nervous system (CNS) depression (body's normal neurological functions slow down). KIDNEYDILIGAN 25MG should be used with caution in patients with reduced kidney function. Contact your doctor before taking DILIGAN 25MG. LIVERDILIGAN 25MG should be used with caution in patients with reduced liver function. Contact your doctor before taking DILIGAN 25MG. ALLERGYDo not take DILIGAN 25MG if you are allergic to meclizine or any other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSDILIGAN 25MG should be used with caution in patients with asthma. Contact your doctor before taking DILIGAN 25MG. OTHERSBefore taking DILIGAN 25MG inform your doctor if you have: glaucoma enlargement of the prostate gland Use in paediatrics: DILIGAN 25MG is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age as safety and efficacy data are not established. Contact child’s doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: DILIGAN 25MG should be used with caution in elderly patients aged 65 years or above. Usually, the management will be initiated with the lowest effective dose depending upon vital organ functions and other concomitant disease states or other drug therapy. Contact your doctor before taking DILIGAN 25MG.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking DILIGAN 25MG, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: tranquilizers such as alprazolam, diazepam (medicines used to manage anxiety and panic disorders) sedatives such as amobarbital, butabarbital (medicines used to manage insomnia) CYP2D6 inhibitor drugs such as amiodarone (medicines used to manage heart rhythm disorders), amitriptyline (used to manage depression) and terbinafine (medicines used to manage fungal infections) monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO) inhibitors Ex. selegiline (medicines used to manage parkinson’s disease) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of DILIGAN 25MG, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage are CNS depression with drowsiness, coma and fits. Low blood pressure, anticholinergic effects (such as dry mouth, dry eyes, constipation, etc.) and CNS stimulation (hallucinations, seizures, trouble sleeping) are more likely to occur. SYNOPSIS Drug : Meclizine Pharmacological Category : Antihistamine/Antiemetic agents Therapeutic Indication : Motion sickness, Vertigo Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep DILIGAN 25MG out of reach of children Store at room temperature