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Gigastag-DM Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Uses:

Vertigo

Medicinal Benefits:

Gigastag-DM Tablet contains Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate. Gigastag-DM Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anti-vertigo drugs indicated for the symptomatic treatment of vertigo. Cinnarizine is a calcium antagonist that prevents the narrowing of the ear's blood vessels; this helps improve the blood flow in the ear. Dimenhydrinate is an antihistamine that blocks a chemical messenger known as histamine, thereby preventing problems with loss of balance. Together, Gigastag-DM Tablet helps in reducing the symptoms of vertigo, such as dizziness and nausea. Gigastag-DM Tablet can help you to carry out daily activities that are difficult when you have vertigo.

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Gigastag-DM Tablet contains Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate. Cinnarizine prevents the narrowing of the blood vessels in the ear; this improves the blood flow in the ear. Dimenhydrinate works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger known as histamine, thus prevents problems with loss of balance.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Gigastag-DM Tablet. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

Talk to your doctor before taking Gigastag-DM Tablet with anti-hypertensive medicines along with Gigastag-DM Tablet as Gigastag-DM Tablet might lower their effect. Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels is advised while taking Gigastag-DM Tablet.

Please do not stop taking Gigastag-DM Tablet on your own as it might cause recurring symptoms. Continue taking Gigastag-DM Tablet for as long as your doctor prescribes it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Gigastag-DM Tablet.

Consult your doctor before taking Gigastag-DM Tablet if you have glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye). Do not take Gigastag-DM Tablet if you have angle-closure glaucoma (a specific type of eye disease).

Patients should not take Gigastag-DM Tablet with pre-existing extrapyramidal movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.