Provanol Plus 5 Tablet

How to use Provanol Plus 5 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. Provanol Plus 5 Tablet SR is to be taken empty stomach.

How Medicine Works

Provanol Plus 5 Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: Propranolol and Flunarizine, which prevents migraine. Propranolol is a beta blocker and Flunarizine is a calcium channel blocker. They work by stabilizing the reactive nerve cells and increasing the threshold to migraine activation. They also inhibit cortical spreading depression (CSD- electric waves that move across the brain and cause pain and inflammation).

Expert Advice

• You have been prescribed Provanol Plus 5 Tablet SR for prevention of migraine headaches.
• Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine.
• Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
  • Have your meals at the same time everyday
  • Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
  • Avoid loud music and noisy places
  • Avoid chocolates,  cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
  • Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress
• It should be taken at night-time before going to bed.
• It may cause sleepiness. Don"t drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Provanol Plus 5 Tablet SR affects you.
• keep taking it regularly every day, even if you don"t have any symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. In which conditions is the use of Provanol Plus contraindicated?

Use of Provanol Plus is considered to be harmful for patients with allergy to any of the ingredients or excipients of this medicine. This medicine contains propranolol, so its use should be avoided in patients with asthma, slow heart rate, abnormal heart rhythms, or heart conditions like AV block or sick sinus syndrome. Since this medicine also contains flunarizine, the use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with the history of depression or Parkinson"s disease.

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Provanol Plus?

Keep Provanol Plus in the container or the pack 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.

Q. Can I stop taking Provanol Plus when my symptoms are improved?

Provanol Plus is given as a prophylactic treatment for the prevention of migraine headaches. Do not stop taking this medicine until advised by your doctor as it may cause your migraine episodes to return. This medicine contains propranolol and a sudden withdrawal of propranolol may cause sweating, shaking, irregular or fast heartbeat, worsening of underlying angina or heart attack. You must take Provanol Plus exactly as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can Provanol Plus be used for the treatment of a migraine headache?

No, Provanol Plus does not help in relieving a migraine headache that has already started. It can only be used for preventing any new episode of migraine headaches.