Stugeron 15 is one of a group of medicines called antihistamines (anti-nauseant):

• Stugeron 15 is used to control travel sickness
• For adults and children over 5 years old

Stugeron 15 Directions:

• Whenever possible, Stugeron 15 should be taken after food to reduce the possibility of stomach irritation.
• The tablets may be sucked, chewed or swallowed whole with water.

Stugeron 15 Dosage:

Adults and the elderly, and children over the age of 12: Take 2 tablets two hours before travelling and 1 tablet every eight hours during the journey

Children aged 5 - 12 years: Take 1 tablet two hours before travelling and ½ tablet every eight hours during the journey

If you forget to take Stugeron 15, do not take the missed dose, but take your next dose as usual and continue your course of medicine.

If you, or anyone else, take more Stugeron 15 tablets than you were told to, contact a doctor or local hospital straight away.

Each Stugeron 15 tablet contains: 15 mg of cinnarizine

Other ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, maize starch, sucrose, talc, magnesium stearate and povidone.

Before taking Stugeron 15 - always inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are trying to become pregnant.

Do not use Stugeron 15 if: You think you may have had an allergic reaction to Stugeron, cinnarizine or any of the inactive ingredients in the past. An allergic reaction may be recognised as a rash, itching, swollen face or lips, or shortness of breath. Inform your doctor or pharmacist before taking the medicine if this applies to you. Your doctor or pharmacist will then decide whether this medicine is suitable for you.

Speak to your doctor before taking Stugeron 15 if:

• You have Parkinson's disease ask your doctor, who will decide whether or not you can take Stugeron, as you may need to be more closely monitored.
• You have porphyria, ask your doctor before you take Stugeron.
• Check with your doctor before you take Stugeron if you have liver or kidney problems.

Pregnancy: If you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, ask your pharmacist or doctor before taking Stugeron 15.

Breast feeding: If you are breast feeding, do not take Stugeron 15.

Always tell your pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines because taking some medicines together can be harmful: Taking Stugeron 15 with other medicines may make you feel more drowsy, such as those medicines taken for anxiety or to help you sleep (tranquillisers), certain pain killers and certain antidepressants. Only take Stugeron 15 with any of these medications if your doctor says that you can.

This medicine could affect your reaction to skin tests used to investigate allergies: If you have taken Stugeron 15 within the 4 days before the tests, you should tell your doctor.

Driving or operating machinery: Some people may feel drowsy after taking Stugeron 15. If you are affected in this way, you should not drive or operate machinery.

Alcohol: The combined effect of Stugeron 15 and alcohol may make you feel drowsy, therefore avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.

Sugars: If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

Side-effects: The use of Stugeron 15 to control travel sickness is usually not associated with side effects. Those side effects that may occur are usually minor and short-lived, such as drowsiness or upset tummy. In rare cases, headache, dry mouth, increased sweating or allergic reactions may occur which get better when treatment is stopped.

If your medicine affects you in any other way, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist.

The following hints may help you avoid travel sickness:

At sea: Where possible, stay on deck and keep your eyes on the horizon. Keep away from diesel and galley smells. Avoid rich and fatty foods.

On the road: If possible, keep looking ahead into the distance. Travel in daylight and try to make sure that children can see forwards out of the windscreen. Avoid reading, and travel with a window open. Avoid rich and fatty foods.