Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Dizitac is a brand name of cinnarizine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the group of medicine called antihistamine (H1 receptor blocker). It is also known as an antiemetic and anti-vertigo agent. Dizitac is mainly used in the management and treatment of nausea, vomiting, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo, and dizziness. It is also used in the management of motion sickness.

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

No, you cannot buy Dizitac over-the-counter because it is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you cannot buy it directly from the pharmacy.

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Dizitac can cause weight gain. It is a common side effect of this drug and exact of weight gain is unknown. You are recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle which includes a balanced diet along with 30 minutes of physical workout. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight gain after taking this medicine do inform your doctor right away.

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Dizitac contains cinnarizine. It exerts its anti-emetic effect by binding to and blocking the muscarinic and histamine receptors in the vomiting center of the central nervous system (CNS). This blocks the activation of the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) which prevents as well as reduces nausea and vomiting. It also has calcium channel blocking properties.

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

No, Dizitac should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing of this drug on your own might worsen your current medical condition. Hence you are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.