Amigraine ADCO ( Ergotamine 1 mg + Caffeine 100 mg + Metamizole 300 mg ) 30 tablets

Uses

Amigraine tablet?is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

Migraine
Headache
Drowsiness
Cerebral palsy
Menstruation pain
Fatigue
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants
Apnea of prematurity
Orthostatic hypotension
Toothache
Joint pain
Muscle pain
Neuralgia
Herpes zoster
Inflammatory degenerative articular rheumatism
Gall or kidney colic surgery or trauma
Vascular headache
Amigraine tablet?may also be used for purposes not listed here.

Side-effects

The following is a list of possible?side-effects?that may occur from all constituting ingredients of?Amigraine tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

Vasoconstriction
Chronic arterial stiffness
Gastrointestinal motility
Gastric acid secretion
Congenital malformations
Miscarriage or growth retardation
Rash
Redness
Itching
Swelling of the face and tongue
Amigraine tablet?may also cause side-effects not listed here.

If you notice other?side-effects?not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report?side-effects?to your local food and drug administration authority.

Precautions

Before using?Amigraine tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.

Allergic reactions
Anaemia
Asthma
Avoid exposing medication to excessive heat
Chronic inflammation of the airways
Consume the medicine only at recommended doses
Do not administer with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as protease inhibitors and macrolides antibiotics
Do not exceed the indicated dose
Do not take more than 6 tablets for a single migraine attack
Heart disease

Interactions with Amigraine tablet

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of?Amigraine tablet?may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions.?Amigraine tablet?may interact with the following drugs and products:

Adrenaline
Amitriptyline
Amprenavir
Azithromycin
Cimetidine
Clarithromycin
Coumarin anticoagulants
Cyclosporine
Disulfiram
Ephedrine

When not to use Amigraine tablet

Hypersensitivity to?Amigraine tablet?is a contraindication. In addition,?Amigraine tablet?should not be used if you have the following conditions:

Allergic reactions
Blood disorders
Children under 18 years
Coronary artery disease impaired hepatic or renal functions
Coronary, peripheral or occlusive vascular disease
Hepatic porphyria
Lactation
Paediatrics
Pregnancy
Pregnancy and lactation

Composition and Active Ingredients

Amigraine tablet?is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

Caffeine
Dipyrone
Ergotamine

Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.

Packages and Strengths

Amigraine tablet is available in the following packages and strengths

Amigraine tablet -?Packages:?10 tablets

Frequently asked Questions

Is Amigraine tablet safe to use when pregnant?

Caffeine: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
Dipyrone: No
Ergotamine: No

Is Amigraine tablet safe while breastfeeding?

Caffeine: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Dipyrone: No
Ergotamine: No

Can Amigraine tablet be used for migraine and headache?

Yes, migraine and headache are among the most common reported uses for Amigraine tablet. Please do not use Amigraine tablet for migraine and headache without consulting first with your?doctor.?Click here and view survey results?to find out what other patients report as common uses for Amigraine tablet.

How long do I need to use Amigraine tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

TabletWise.com website users have reported within 2 hours and same day as the most common time it takes before they saw improvements in their conditions. These times may not be reflective of what you may experience or how you should use this medicine. Please consult with your doctor to check how long do you need to use Amigraine tablet.?Click here and view survey results?to find out what other patients report as time for effectiveness for Amigraine tablet.

At what frequency do I need to use Amigraine tablet?

TabletWise.com website users have reported once a day and once in 3 days as the most common frequency of using Amigraine tablet. Please follow your?doctor’s advice?on how often you need to Amigraine tablet.?Click here and view survey results?to find out what other patients report as frequency of using Amigraine tablet.

Should I use Amigraine tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

TabletWise.com website users have most commonly reported using Amigraine tablet after food. However, this may not be reflective of how you should use this medicine. Please follow your doctor’s?advice?on how you should use this medicine.?Click here and view survey results?to find out what other patients report as timing of using Amigraine tablet.

Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?

If you experience?drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Amigraine tablet medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies?drowsiness?side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Amigraine tablet. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.

Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?

Most medicines don’t come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Usually, government’s categorizes medicines that can be addictive as controlled substances. Examples include?schedule?H or X in India and?schedule?II-V in the US. Please consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your body’s dependence to medicines without the advice of a doctor.

Can i stop using this product immediately or do I have to slowly ween off the use?

Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body,?health?and other medications that you may be using.

Other important Information on Amigraine tablet

Missing a dose

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.

Overdosage of Amigraine tablet

Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more?medication?will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of?Amigraine tablet, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.
Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same?condition?or it seems that they may have similar?conditions. This may lead to overdosage.
Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.

Storage of Amigraine tablet

Store?medicines?at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze?medicines?unless required by package insert. Keep?medicines?away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so.?Medication?discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard?Amigraine tablet.

Expired Amigraine tablet

Taking a single dose of expired?Amigraine tablet?is unlikely to produce an adverse event. However, please discuss with your primary health provider or pharmacist for proper advice or if you feel unwell or sick. Expired drug may become ineffective in treating your prescribed conditions. To be on the safe side, it is important not to use expired drug. If you have a?chronic illness?that requires taking medicine constantly such as heart condition, seizures, and life-threatening allergies, you are much safer keeping in touch with your primary health care provider so that you can have a fresh supply of unexpired medications.

Dosage Information

Please consult your physician or pharmacist or refer to product package.