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cinnarizine · Medicine question

Why should cinnarizine (Stugeron) preferably be taken after meals?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Cinnarizine (Stugeron) may cause epigastric discomfort, and taking it after meals may reduce gastric irritation.

Sources for this answer

Stugeron 15mg TabletsMcNeil Products Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 14Document updated 6 January 2023

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