| Cinnarizine: Risk Groups
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Pregnant
women: There were no teratogenic effects in animal experiments. Nevertheless the manufacturers advise against its use during pregnancy.
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Nursing
mothers: No available documentation: better avoided! |
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Children:
There is only limited data available for preschool children. Short-term administration is permitted for children older than four years. Use half of the adult dose.
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Elderly
people: There is an increased
risk of extrapyramidal side-effects in the elderly: cautionary dosage,
observe carefully. |
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Renal
failure: Probably no dose adjustment necessary. |
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Liver
insufficiency: Individual dose adjustment is indicated. |

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