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Zomig Tablets 2.5mg
Zomig 2.5 mg tablets
zolmitriptan
1. What Zomig is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you take Zomig
3. How to take Zomig
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Zomig
6. Contents of the pack and other information
Zomig 2.5 mg tablets contain zolmitriptan and belongs to a group of medicines called triptans.
Zomig is used to treat migraine headache.
Do not take Zomig if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Zomig.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Zomig:
If you go into hospital tell the medical staff you are taking Zomig.
Zomig is not recommended for people aged over 65.
Zomig is not recommended in children and adolescents under 18 years.
As with other migraine treatments, using too much Zomig can cause daily headaches or can make your migraine headaches worse. Ask your doctor if you think that this is the case for you. You may need to stop taking Zomig to correct the problem.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes herbal medicines and medicines you buy without prescription.
In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
Medicines for migraine
Medicines for depression
Other medicines
You should not take the herbal remedy St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) at the same time as this medicine. If you already take a St. John’s wort preparation, stop taking it and mention this to your doctor at your next visit.
You can take Zomig with or without food. It does not affect the way that Zomig works.
It is not known if taking Zomig during pregnancy is harmful.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advise before taking this medicine.
During a migraine attack your reactions may be slower than usual. Bear this in mind when you drive or use any tools or machines.
Zomig is unlikely to affect driving or using tools or machines. However, it may make you feel sleepy. Wait to see how Zomig affects you before you try these activities.
Zomig 2.5 mg tablets contain lactose which is a type of sugar. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per tablet, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
You can take this medicine as soon as a migraine headache starts. You can also take it once an attack is underway.
If the tablets did not give you enough help with your migraine, tell your doctor. Your doctor may change your treatment.
Do not use more than the dose prescribed for you.
If you take more Zomig than prescribed by your doctor, talk to your doctor or pharmacist straight away or go to the nearest hospital straight away. Take this medicine with you.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some of the symptoms below could be part of the migraine attack itself.
If you notice any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Zomig and contact a doctor straight away:
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
Other possible side effects include:
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
These side effects are usually mild and go away after a short time.
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
The active substance is zolmitriptan. Each tablet contains 2.5 mg of zolmitriptan.
The other ingredients are: hypromellose, lactose anhydrous, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, macrogol 400 and 8000, sodium starch glycollate, titanium dioxide (E171) and yellow iron oxide (E172).
Zomig may also be available as orodispersible 2.5 mg and 5 mg tablets, and nasal spray 5 mg/dose.
The Marketing Authorisation for Zomig 2.5 mg tablets is held by
Zomig 2.5 mg tablets are manufactured by
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This leaflet was last revised in: September 2022