Fast effective migraine relief. For the acute relief of migraine attacks with or without aura.
Dosage (adults aged 18 to 65 years)
- Take one tablet at once at the first sign of a migraine attack.
- If your symptoms improve but return later, you may take one more tablet. Wait at least two hours after the first tablet was taken.
- Do not take more than two tablets for the same migraine attack.
- If Sumagran Active is not effective at relieving your migraine symptoms, do not take another tablet for this attack.
- Swallow each tablet whole with a glass of water.
This product contains lactose.
This product is gluten free.
Store below 25 degrees C.
Keep out of reach of children.
Caution
Use only if you are certain that you have a migraine headache. Do not take Sumagran Active if you have any of the following: heart or liver problems; vascular problems; uncontrolled high blood pressure; an allergy to Sumatriptan, sulfur (e.g. sulfonamides), or any ingredients listed in the enclosed leaflet. Do not take Sumagran Active if you are taking other medicines used for the treatment of migraine, or treatment of depression (MAOI).
Please note
If you are intending to order this product, please answer the following questions (either by email, or by adding to the comments of the order).
- Have your symptoms been previously diagnosed by a doctor as a migraine?
- Have you ever taken sumatriptan before?
- To confirm symptoms of migraine
- How long have your previous migraine headaches lasted?
- Do you have any of the following symptoms?
- Unilateral (one sided) headache pain
- Throbbing or pulsating pain
- Pain worsened by movement / physical activity
- Moderate to severe in intensity / interferes with normal daily life
- Do you have any of the following symptoms?
- Sensitivity to light and/or sound
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Is this the first time you have had these symptoms?
- Are your symptoms different from your previous migraines? (If so, please list)
- Do you feel that this migraine is worse than your previous migraines?
- Patient information
- Are you under 18 or over 65 years of age?
- Are you pregnant, is there a possibility you may be pregnant, or are you breastfeeding?
- Have you ever had an allergic reaction to sumatriptan or any other similar preparations?
- Do you have an allergy to sulfur, including sulfonamide antibiotics (e.g. co-trimoxazole)?
- Medical history - do you have, or have you ever had any of the following:
- Heart disease, or any other problems affecting your heart? (Including vascular problems, uncontrolled high blood pressure, angina)
- A stroke or mini-stroke?
- Liver or kidney problems?
- Epilepsy or fits?
- Medicine Interactions
- What other medicines, including herbal remedies, have you taken in the past 2 weeks (especially medication used for migraine or depression, and the oral contraceptive pill)?
- Please let us know if there are any other issues that you think should be considered.
Marketed in New Zealand by Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand.