DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET
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Product introduction
DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET is used to treat nausea, vomiting due to motion sickness. It is also used to treat vertigo (dizziness) caused by a disease that affects your inner ear. It works by blocking the action of a certain chemical in the brain that controls nausea, vomiting, and balance.
DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET is used in the treatment of allergic disorders.
DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET is used in the treatment of allergic disorders.
Uses of Diligan Tablet
Benefits of Diligan Tablet
In Motion sickness
Motion sickness is a condition caused due to motion during travel. You may experience dizziness, nausea or vomiting as a result of this condition. DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET helps treat these symptoms effectively. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
In Vertigo
Vertigo means a spinning sensation or dizziness that is triggered due to frequent movement. It can happen due to many reasons but it may also occur without any underlying disease. DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET helps treat this sensation effectively. If you feel dizzy while getting up from the bed, sit for a while and then rise slowly to avoid having an accidental fall.
Side effects of Diligan Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Diligan
- Sleepiness
How to use Diligan Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Larger doses or prolonged use of DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- If you are using DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET for motion sickness, it should be taken an hour before your travel.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Piperazine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET
Thrice A Day
38%
Twice A Day
38%
Once A Day
25%
FAQs
Is DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET a narcotic, addictive, antibiotic, or anticholinergic drug?
DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET is not a narcotic, addictive, or antibiotic drug. It is an antihistaminic drug with less anticholinergic activity
Is DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET available over the counter (OTC)?
No, DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET is not available without a prescription
Can I take DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET for nausea, hangover, anxiety, hives, vertigo; morning and motion sickness?
DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET cannot used to treat hangover, anxiety, hives or morning sickness. It is used to treat vertigo and motion sickness; symptoms include urge to vomit (nausea), vomiting, and dizziness. Please consult your doctor for your medical condition before taking the drug
Can I take DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET with Xanax (alprazolam), Zyrtec (cetirizine), Allegra (fexofenadine), Percocet (acetaminophen and oxycodone), or Zofran (ondansetron)?
DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET can be taken with Zofran. Its use should be avoided when you are already taking Allegra, Percocet, Xanax, or Zyrtec
Can I take DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET with amoxicillin, tramadol, lorazepam, phentermine, or ibuprofen?
DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET may show drug interaction with tramadol. It is not reported to interact with amoxicillin, lorazepam, phentermine, or ibuprofen. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding their simultaneous use
Does DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET cause sleepiness, constipation, weight gain, and raise blood sugar or blood pressure?
DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET may cause sleepiness and constipation, but it is not known to cause weight gain and raise blood sugar or blood pressure. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug
Is DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET safe?
DILIGAN 12.5 MG TABLET is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
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