Ergotamine (1mg)+ Caffeine (100mg)
Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food, preferably at night. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. In case you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as advised by the doctor. Do not stop taking it suddenly as this may worsen your headaches.Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain, and increased heart rate. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you. It might cause dryness of mouth if it happens then drink plenty of water and avoid foods that are acidic (like lemons), spicy and salty.Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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 themCommon side effects of Migranil EC
10 tablets
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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. Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Ergotamine and Caffeine, which treats migraine. Ergotamine is an ergot alkaloid which works by preventing blood vessels in the head from expanding and causing headaches. Caffeine increases the absorption of Ergotamine and further narrows the widened blood vessels.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet.
Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
There is limited information available on the use of Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Certain physical or environmental factors, such as foods, hormonal changes, weather, and stress, can lead to or “trigger” a migraine. However, it is important to remember that triggers are different for everyone. Thus, to prevent migraine attacks you need to figure out which triggers affect you and which ones do not. Keeping a headache diary is an effective way to track triggers. The diary will also help you talk to your doctor about your condition better.
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet can lead to increased side effects. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms or you experience increased severity of migraine attacks, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet is usually used to prevent and treat migraine attack. Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet should be continued as advised by the doctor.
Yes, the use of Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night. You may use lip balm if your lips are also dry. Try to avoid foods that are acidic (like lemons), spicy and salty.
