Manufacturers

Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition

Caffeine (100mg) + Ergotamine (1mg) + Paracetamol (250mg) + Prochlorperazine (2.5mg)

Medicine Type

drugs

Introduction

In Migraine Antigrain Tablet is a combination of medicines that treat and prevent migraine headaches. It changes the electrical activity in the brain, blocks chemicals responsible for pain sensation 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. Antigrain Tablet is to be taken with food.

Description

Antigrain Tablet is a medicine used to prevent and treat migraine. It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation. It also blocks the signals in the brain that cause nausea and vomiting associated with migraine.Antigrain Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose and duration will depend on what you are using it for and how well it helps your symptoms. Use it regularly and do not discontinue using it until the doctor tells you it is alright to stop.It may cause side effects like sedation, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), drowsiness, urinary retention, and dryness in mouth in some patients. If you experience any of such side effects that do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other illnesses or disorders. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other medicines you are using so let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. It should be used with caution in patients who are alcoholic or have liver or kidney disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

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. Antigrain Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety Advise

- Alcohol : UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Antigrain Tablet. | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE

Antigrain 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

Antigrain Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Occasional short-term use of Antigrain Tablet for the treatment of nausea and vomiting poses little risk to the breastfed infant. | - Driving : UNSAFE

Antigrain Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Antigrain Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Antigrain Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION

Antigrain Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Antigrain Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If Miss

If you miss a dose of Antigrain 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

Prescription Required

Prescription Required

Fact Box

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

Primary Use

Migraine

Storage

Store below 30°C

Use Of

Migraine

Common Side Effect

Sedation | Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) | Drowsiness | Urinary retention | Dryness in mouth | Increased heart rate | Constipation | Muscle pain

Alcoholinteraction

UNSAFE

Pregnancyinteraction

UNSAFE

Lactationinteraction

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Drivinginteraction

UNSAFE

Kidneyinteraction

CAUTION

Liverinteraction

CAUTION

Manufacturer Address

near axis bank, amrawati road, wadi,nagpur-440 023 (maharashtra) india

Q A

Q. What is Antigrain Tablet?::: Antigrain Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Paracetamol, Ergotamine, Caffeine and Prochlorperazine. This medicine is used in the treatment of migraine symptoms like a headache, nausea and vomiting. Ergotamine prevents blood vessels in the head from expanding. Caffeine increases the absorption of ergotamine and also narrows the widened blood vessels. Paracetamol blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that causes pain. Prochlorperazine is an antiemetic which prevents vomiting by blocking signals to the part of your brain that cause nausea/vomiting.| 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 can be different for everyone. That is why, to help 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, and it will help you talk to your healthcare professional about your condition.| Q. Can I stop taking Antigrain Tablet when my migraine symptoms are relieved?::: Antigrain Tablet is usually used for prevention and treatment of migraine attack. Antigrain Tablet should be continued as advised by the doctor.| Q. Can the use of Antigrain Tablet cause constipation?::: Yes, the use of Antigrain Tablet can cause constipation. Lifestyle changes like eating a good amount of high-fiber foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables and cereals, drinking plenty of water or other fluids and regular exercise can help relieve constipation.| Q. Can the use of Antigrain Tablet cause dry mouth?::: Yes, the use of Antigrain 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.| Q. Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?::: No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Antigrain Tablet can increase the risk of side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of migraine attacks which are not relieved by the recommended dose of this medicine, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.| Q. Does Antigrain Tablet expire?::: Yes, Antigrain Tablet does expire. Please check the expiry date written on the pack of this medicine. Do not use Antigrain Tablet after the expiry date.

How It Works

Antigrain Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Ergotamine, Paracetamol and Prochlorperazine, which treats migraine.

Marketer Details

Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd | near axis bank, amrawati road, wadi,nagpur-440 023 (maharashtra) india

Reference

Tulane University: School of Medicine. Caffeine. [Accessed 29 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from: http://tmedweb.tulane.edu/pharmwiki/doku.php/caffeine | Drugs.com. Ergotamine. [Accessed 24 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.drugs.com/pro/ergotamine-and-caffeine.html | Prochlorperazine maleate. Skipton, UK: Dales Pharmaceuticals Limited; 2016. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5227.pdf