Migraitan 50mg Migraine Relief Tablets

Migraitan 50mg Migraine Relief Tablets are used to treat an acute migraine attack (with or without aura). They contain sumatriptan, a “triptan” medicine (5-HT1 receptor agonist).

Migraine is thought to involve temporary changes in blood vessels and natural chemicals in the body. Migraitan works on this process and helps relieve headache and other migraine symptoms such as feeling sick (nausea) and sensitivity to light and sound. Relief can begin from around 30 minutes after taking a tablet.

Important:

• Migraitan is only for migraine. Do not use it for other types of headache, and do not take it to prevent an attack. 

Always read the leaflet before use.

Who can take it

• Adults aged 18 to 65 only.
• Not for children/adolescents under 18 years.

Dose (Adults 18–65)

1. Take 1 tablet as soon as possible at the first signs of a migraine headache.
2. If your symptoms start to come back, you may take a second tablet after 2 hours (leave at least 2 hours after the first tablet).
3. Swallow whole with water.
4. Do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours.
5. Do not take more than 2 tablets for the same attack.
6. If the first tablet does not provide any relief, do not take a second tablet for that attack.

If you use it too often

Using Migraitan too frequently may make headaches worse. If this happens, seek advice.

If you take too many

Taking too much could make you ill. Seek medical advice straight away and take the pack/leaflet with you.

Each film-coated tablet contains:

• Sumatriptan 50mg (as sumatriptan succinate)

Other ingredients:

Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinised starch, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), purified talc, macrogol, iron oxide yellow (E172), iron oxide red (E172). 

Do not take Migraitan if you:

• Are allergic to sumatriptan or any ingredients.
• Have a heart problem such as narrowing of the arteries (ischaemic heart disease), angina, or have had a heart attack.
• Have circulation problems in your legs (peripheral vascular disease).
• Have had a stroke or TIA (mini-stroke).
• Have high blood pressure that is not mild/controlled.
• Have serious liver disease.
• Are taking, or have recently taken, MAOI antidepressants (or have taken one in the last 2 weeks).
• Are using other migraine medicines containing ergotamine/methysergide or another triptan/5-HT1 agonist (e.g., naratriptan, zolmitriptan, rizatriptan).
• Are under 18 years.

Speak to a doctor/pharmacist before use if you:

• Have risk factors for heart disease (e.g., heavy smoker or nicotine replacement therapy, diabetes, high cholesterol, overweight, male over 40, post-menopausal, strong family history).
• Have a history of seizures/fits, liver/kidney disease, sulphonamide allergy, or sugar intolerance (contains lactose).
• Get frequent migraines, symptoms change, you’re over 50 with a first headache of this type, or headaches are lasting longer/more frequent.

Interactions (important)

• SSRIs/SNRIs, St John’s Wort, buprenorphine/naloxone, and some other medicines can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome. Seek urgent advice if you develop symptoms such as agitation, confusion, sweating, shivering, muscle spasms, increased heartbeat, or hallucinations.
• Leave at least 24 hours between Migraitan and another triptan, and at least 6 hours before taking ergotamine/methysergide after Migraitan.

Possible side effects

Get urgent medical help if you have chest pain/tightness that continues or becomes severe (rarely may be heart-related).

Common: chest/throat tightness or pressure (usually passes), nausea/vomiting, tiredness/drowsiness, dizziness/weakness, hot flushes, faintness (BP changes), shortness of breath, temporary rise in BP, aching muscles.

Allergic reaction (seek urgent help): rash/hives, wheezing, swollen face/lips/eyelids, collapse.

Other reported effects include visual disturbances, changes in heart rhythm, Raynaud’s symptoms, diarrhoea, and others listed in the leaflet.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

• If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask for advice before use.
• Do not breastfeed for 12 hours after taking Migraitan; discard any milk expressed during this time.

Driving

Migraine and/or Migraitan may cause drowsiness. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery.