Gemvert 20/40 mg Tablet

Composition of Gemvert 20/40 mg Tablet

Gemvert 20/40 mg Tablet contains Cinnarizine + Dimenhydrinate. It belongs to the Central nervous system agent and Anti-emetic / prokinetic class of medicines.

Uses of Gemvert 20/40 mg Tablet

• This medicine is used in the treatment of neurological conditions
• migraine
• vertigo
• psychiatric conditions
• nausea
• vomiting
• bloating and slow stomach emptying.

Key benefits

• Controls symptoms and supports daily function
• Rapid relief of nausea and vomiting
• Helps bloating and early fullness

How Gemvert 20/40 mg Tablet works

This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Cinnarizine and Dimenhydrinate. Cinnarizine acts on the brain and nervous system to control the symptoms of your condition. Dimenhydrinate settles the stomach and blocks the signals that trigger nausea and vomiting, and helps the stomach empty at a normal rate.

How to take Gemvert 20/40 mg Tablet

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or after food. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause deep drowsiness, confusion and fits. It can cause drowsiness, disorientation and abnormal muscle movements. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Gemvert 20/40 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Gemvert 20/40 mg are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Loose motions
• Restlessness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Gemvert 20/40 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not stop this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor. This medicine causes drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you. Report any change in mood, sleep or behaviour. Use it for the shortest period that works. These medicines are not intended for long-term daily use. Report any unusual muscle stiffness, tremor, restlessness or uncontrolled movements of the face or limbs at once — stop and contact your doctor. Tell your doctor if you have a heart rhythm problem; some of this group affect the heart's electrical timing. Persistent vomiting needs a diagnosis. Do not keep suppressing it without seeing a doctor, especially with abdominal pain, fever or blood.

Do not take Gemvert 20/40 mg if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with bleeding, blockage or perforation of the gut, or with certain heart rhythm disorders.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol and other sedating medicines add to the drowsiness. Antifungals, some antibiotics and heart-rhythm medicines increase the risk of rhythm problems when combined. Adds to the drowsiness of alcohol and sedatives.

How to store Gemvert 20/40 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Gemvert 20/40 mg Tablet

Take it at the same time each day and do not miss doses. Keep your review appointments so the dose can be adjusted. Take it shortly before meals for bloating and early fullness. Sip fluids frequently in small amounts, and use oral rehydration salts if you have been vomiting.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

DR.REDDYS

Therapeutic class:

Neurological and psychiatric agent and Anti-emetic

Drug class:

Central nervous system agent and Anti-emetic / prokinetic