Pack size: 1 Tablet  |  Price is for the whole Tablet

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Generic: Pizotifen

Form: Tablet 1.5mg

Indication

Headache, Migraine

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Prophylaxis of migraine; Prophylaxis of cluster headache Adult: Initially, 0.5 mg, increase gradually as necessary. Maintenance: 1.5 mg daily as a single dose at night or in 3 divided doses. Max: 4.5 mg daily (max ?3 mg/dose). Hepatic impairment: Dose adjustment may be needed.

Child Dose

Oral Prophylaxis of migraine; Prophylaxis of cluster headache Child: >2 yr Initially, 0.5 mg. May increase gradually up to 1.5 mg daily in divided doses (max 1 mg/dose).

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: Dose adjustment may be needed.

Contraindication

Premature infants or neonates. Postural giddiness.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

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. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. __NAME__ is a serotonin antagonist. It works by maintaining the level of serotonin (chemical messenger) in the brain and also prevents loss of tone and dilation of blood vessels, thus preventing the migraine headache.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, 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.

Safety Advice

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

Information regarding the use of __NAME__ during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

Information regarding the use of __NAME__ during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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