Manufacturers

Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition

Ergotamine (1mg) + Caffeine (100mg)

Medicine Type

drugs

Introduction

In Migraine Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet is a combination of medicines that treat and prevent migraine headaches. It changes the electrical activity in the brain, and also blocks signals that cause nausea/vomiting associated with migraines. It also contains caffeine that stimulates your brain to uplift your mood and give you a feeling of well being by improving your energy levels. By preventing and reducing the frequency of migraine headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.

Benefits

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.

Description

Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat migraine. It helps by narrowing the blood vessels, thereby relieving migraine headaches.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.

How To Use

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.

Safety Advise

- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet. | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE

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. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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. | - Driving : UNSAFE

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. | - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : 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.

If Miss

If you miss a dose of Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Packaging Detail

strip of 10 tablets

Package

Strip

Qty

10

Product Form

Tablet

Fact Box

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Primary Use

Migraine

Storage

Store below 30°C

Use Of

Migraine

Common Side Effect

Nausea | Vomiting | Diarrhea | Muscle pain | Increased heart rate | Restlessness

Alcoholinteraction

UNSAFE

Pregnancyinteraction

UNSAFE

Lactationinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Drivinginteraction

UNSAFE

Kidneyinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Liverinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Manufacturer Address

Inga House, Mahakali Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400 093, India.

Q A

Q. What can cause or trigger a migraine attack?::: 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.| Q. Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet?::: 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.| Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet?::: 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.| Q. Can I stop taking Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet when my migraine symptoms are relieved?::: 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.| Q. Can the use of Migranil EC 1mg/100mg Tablet cause dry mouth?::: 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.

How It Works

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.

Marketer Details

Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd | Inga House, Mahakali Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400 093, India.

Reference

MedlinePlus. Ergotamine+Caffeine. [Accessed 26 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601048.html | Ergotamine Tartrate and Caffeine. Eatontown, New Jersey: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.; 2004. [Accessed 26 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=19479eeb-f507-48a8-bca3-c9cc0a0f6021&type=display