Patient leaflet - Galpharm Migraine Recovery 50 mg tablets, Boots Migraine Relief 50 mg tablets, Almus Sumatriptan 50 mg tablets, Numark Migraine Relief 50 mg tablets
1. What this medicine is and what it is used for
- Anxiety.
- Excessive sweating.
- This medicine is only to relieve migraine symptoms. Don’t take it to try to prevent an attack. Don’t take them until you are sure it is a migraine and not just a headache.
- Antidepressants:
2. What you need to know before you take this medicine
- Shaking.
- Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (drugs
- Abnormal muscle rigidity.
used to treat mood disorders) - see Do not take this medicine section.
3. How to take this medicine
- IF you had recent injury or if you have inflammation (Like rheumatisum or inflammation of the colon) you may experience pain or pain worsening at the site of injury or inflammation.
4. Possible side-effects
- If you do not get relief from the pain whilst taking these tablets it may mean that you do not have a migraine and you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
- Tricyclic Antidepressants (drugs used to
5. How to store this medicine
treat mood disorders including doxepin and amitriptyline).
6. Contents of the pack and other information
- SSRIs and SNIRs
Information on migraine
- Difficulty swallowing
- If you are taking antidepressants called SSRIs or SNRIs whilst taking this medicine it can make some side-effects more likely. If you experience weakness and/or lack of coordination, talk to your doctor. If you are not sure if you are taking an SSRI or SNRI, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake
WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Inhibitors (SSRIs) (drugs used to treat mood disorders including citalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine and sertraline).
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
This is a medicine which is used to relieve migraine attacks (with or without an aura), in those people who have been diagnosed with migraine. The tablets contain sumatriptan, which belongs to a group of medicines called triptans (5-HT1 receptor agonists). The tablets are believed to work on the imbalance of the body’s natural chemicals which have caused the blood vessels in the head to temporarily swell. The tablets help to relieve the headache and other symptoms of a migraine, such as feeling sick and sensitivity to light and sound. They start to relieve the headache within about 30 minutes of taking them. This medicine is for use in adults between the age of 18 and 65 years.
Serotonin Noradrenaline Reuptake
Inhibitors (SNRIs) (drugs used to treat mood disorders including venlafaxine and duloxetine).
- If you are on the combined pill whilst taking this medicine there is an increased risk of stroke. If your migraines have only begun within the last 3 months or your symptoms have worsened or you have a migraine with an aura (attacks that start with disturbed vision or a change in sensation such as ‘pins and needles’), you should contact your doctor.
Combined oral contraceptives (“the pill”).
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. HOW TO STORE THIS MEDICINE Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- St John’s Wort (hypericum perforatum) (a herbal medicine).
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or you are breast-feeding, do not take this medicine unless your doctor has told you that it is safe to do so.
Sometimes you can develop chest pain or tightness that may involve the throat. These effects usually occur within 30 minutes, are not usually troublesome and do not last too long, they can however be intense. If they last for more than 2 hours or are very severe you should contact your doctor straight away. You should not take any more of this medicine. If you take more Numark Migraine Relief 50mg Tablets than you should
There are no special storage precautions for these tablets.
Do not use your medicine if the pack is damaged, or after the expiry date on the packaging. CONTENTS OF THE PACK AND
Driving and using machines
Either the symptoms of migraine or your medicine may make you drowsy. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Numark Migraine Relief 50mg Tablets contains lactose
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
OTHER INFORMATION
BEFORE YOU TAKE THIS MEDICINE
What Numark Migraine Relief 50mg Tablets contains
This medicine is suitable for most adults, but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Do not take this medicine:
The active ingredient in this medicine is: Sumatriptan 50mg base (as sumatriptan succinate).
The tablets contain lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you are intolerant to some sugars, contact your doctor or pharmacist before taking the tablets. Special warnings about this medicine
If anyone takes too many tablets, contact your doctor or nearest Accident and Emergency department (Casualty) taking this leaflet with you. If you forget to take Numark Migraine Relief 50mg Tablets
If you have not been diagnosed with migraine by a doctor or pharmacist.
Other ingredients are: Lactose
monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, silica colloidal anhydrous, magnesium stearate,
To try and prevent a migraine attack – only take it when your headache begins.
Your pharmacist will have checked the points listed below to make sure this medicine is right for you.
You should only take this medicine as required following the dosage instructions above carefully. Do not take a double dose.
If you have ever had a bad reaction to triptans, sulphonamide antibiotics or any of the ingredients in this medicine (see section 6).
hypromellose (E464), titanium dioxide (E171), lactose monohydrate, macrogol, glycerol triacetate, iron oxide red (E172), iron oxide yellow (E172) and iron oxide black (E172). What Numark Migraine 50mg Tablets looks like and contents of the pack
- If you are a man over 40, or a woman who has had the menopause.
If you are very overweight.
POSSIBLE SIDE-EFFECTS
If you have heart problems including heart failure, a previous heart attack, angina (chest pains) or irregular heart beat.
If you are a regular smoker (more than 10 cigarettes a day) or use Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).
This product can cause side-effects, like all medicines, although these don’t affect everyone and are usually mild.
This medicine is available in packs of 2 tablets which are peach coloured, scored oblong shaped film coated tablets marked with “5” and “0”. Marketing Authorisation holder and manufacturer: TEVA UK Limited,
If you have had a stroke or a mini-stroke (also called a transient ischaemic attack or TIA).
If you have diabetes.
If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and seek immediate medical help:
- If you have high cholesterol.
If you have high blood pressure or are being treated for it.
- If you have a close relative who developed early heart disease – either your father or brother developed heart disease before the age of 55, or your mother or sister developed heart disease before the age of 65.
If you have kidney or liver disease.
Very rare: (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people)
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If you have epilepsy or are prone to fits.
Text revised: November 2020
If you have circulation problems in your legs and have cramp-like pains in your legs when you walk, or if your doctor has told you that you suffer from peripheral vascular disease.
Allergic reactions: signs of allergy include rash (such as hives); wheezing; breathlessness; swollen eyelids, face or lips; complete collapse.
INFORMATION ON MIGRAINE
If three or more of the points apply to you, you may be at higher risk of heart disease- see your doctor without taking this medicine. If you are not sure, your doctor or pharmacist can help.
Most migraine attacks occur for no apparent reason. However, something may trigger migraine attacks in some people. Triggers can be all sorts of things. For example:
- Seizures/ fits.
- Pain in the lower left side of your stomach and bloody diarrhea.
- If you have been told by your doctor that you have one of the rare types of migraine known as hemiplegic, basilar or ophthalmoplegic migraine.
Heart problems, including heart attack and heart or chest pains.
Diet. Dieting too fast, irregular meals, cheese, chocolate, red wines, citrus fruits.
Prolonged use of any type of painkiller for headaches can make them worse. If your headaches are daily or very frequent or getting worse you should contact your doctor.
Environmental. Smoking and smoky rooms, glaring light, VDU screens or flickering TV sets, loud noises, strong smells.
If you experience any of these effects stop using the medicine and talk to your doctor: Very rare: (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people)
- If you are taking any of the following medicines:
Ergotamine or derivatives of ergotamine
(drugs which are also used to treat migraines such as methysergide).
Psychological. Stress, anxiety, anger, tiredness, etc.
- Bad circulation which is shown by pale, blue-tinged skin and/or pain in your fingers, toes, ears, nose or jaw in response to cold or stress. Common: (affects less than 1 in 10 people)
Triptans (5-HT1 receptor agonists)
Information about sodium content
Other. Periods (menstruation), shift work, different sleep patterns, the menopause, some medicines e.g the Pill.
(drugs which are also used to treat migraines such as zolmitriptan, rizatriptan and naratriptan or any other sumatriptan containing products).
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23mg) per tablet, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’
It may help if you keep a migraine diary. Note down when and where each migraine attack started, what you were doing, and what you had eaten that day. A pattern may emerge, and it may be possible to avoid one or more things that may trigger your migraine attacks.
- Heaviness, pressure, tightness or pain in the chest, throat or other parts of the body, breathlessness or feelings of tingling, cold or warmth. These effects usually develop within 30 minutes of treatment, and are not usually troublesome. They may be intense, but they do not last long. If these effects
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE Check the table overleaf to see how much medicine to take.
(drugs used to treat mood disorders) either now or within the past two weeks. If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using this medicine.
For oral use only.
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