Flunamed 5 mg

Indication

Calcium-entry blocker for the maintenance treatment of vestibular disturbances (vertigo, dizziness) and of cerebral and peripheral circulation disorders; also used under medical supervision for the prevention of migraine.

Ingredients

• Flunarizine 5 mg (as hydrochloride)

Direction

Oral. Adults: 2 capsules (10 mg) in the evening, or 1 capsule in the morning and 1 capsule in the evening, or as directed by the physician. Elderly patients usually start with 1 capsule (5 mg) in the evening. The doctor should review treatment regularly.

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• tiredness
• increased appetite and weight gain
• Nausea
• heartburn
• dry mouth
• Depression
• especially in women with a history of depression
• Abnormal movements
• tremor or stiffness (extrapyramidal symptoms)
• especially in the elderly
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine (dangerous drug)
• use only under medical supervision
• Do not use in patients with a history of depression or with Parkinson's disease or other extrapyramidal disorders
• Stop and see a doctor if depression
• tremor
• stiffness or abnormal movements appear
• May cause drowsiness
• avoid alcohol and sedatives and do not drive or operate machinery if affected
• Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.