Almotan 12.5mg Tablet
MSN Laboratories

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367.00

USED FOR:
Migraine

COMPOSITION:
Almotriptan (12.5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Almotan 12.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Almotan 12.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.If Almotan 12.5mg Tablet is required by the mother, it is not a reason to discontinue breastfeeding.

Driving

Almotan 12.5mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Almotan 12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Almotan 12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Almotan 12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Almotan 12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Almotriptan   12.5mg

Uses of Almotan Tablet
Almotan 12.5mg Tablet is used in migraineIt relieves the symptoms of migraine and prevents the attack from becoming worse.

How to use Almotan Tablet
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. Almotan 12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Almotan Tablet works
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Almotan 12.5mg Tablet works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels, thereby relieving the migraine headaches.

Side Effects:

Common Neck pain, Dizziness, Sensation of heaviness, Sleepiness, Weakness, Throat pain, Dryness in mouth, Jaw pain, Nausea, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Warm sensation.

Expert advice for Almotan Tablet
To relieve migraine as soon as possible, take Almotan as soon as the headache begins.  Lying down in a quiet and dark room for a while after you use Almotan may help to relieve the migraine.  Take Almotan only as prescribed by the doctor. Using too much Almotan may increase the chances of side effects.  Notify your doctor if your migraine headaches are occurring more often, than before you started using Almotan. Notify your doctor if you have used Almotan for at least three consecutive months. Avoid driving after taking as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Almotan, it can cause new and worse headaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Almotan a narcotic?
No. Almotan is not a narcotic

Q. What is Almotan malate?
Almotan malate is a salt form of Almotan

Q. Can I take paracetamol with almotriptan?
There is no known interaction between almotriptan and paracetamol. However, this does not confirm that it is safe to take these drugs together. Always follow doctor's advice on use of these medicines together

Q. How long does Almotan take to work?
Almotan action starts soon after consuming the medicine, and reaches its peak level within 1 to 3 hours.

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