Migrin 75mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as antihistamines. It is used to treat motion sickness (nausea due to motion, especially while traveling in a moving vehicle), vertigo (spinning sensation or dizziness), or Meniere's disease (problems with balance).

Migrin 75mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Take this medicine as advised by your doctor, preferably at the same time each day. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment and never stop this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Some common side effects of this medication are sleepiness, nausea, and weight gain. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It may also cause weight gain and to prevent it you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.

Before taking this medicine, it is better to inform your doctor if you are suffering from peptic ulcers, asthma, or low blood pressure. You must inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines regularly, as it may affect the way this medicine works for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Migrin Tablet

Treatment of Motion sickness
Treatment of Vertigo
Treatment of Meniere's disease

Benefits of Migrin Tablet

In Treatment of Motion sickness

Motion sickness is a condition caused due to motion during travel. You may experience a spinning sensation (vertigo), nausea, or vomiting as a result of this condition. Migrin 75mg Tablet helps treat these symptoms effectively. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

In Treatment of Vertigo

Vertigo means a spinning sensation or dizziness that is triggered due to frequent movement. It can happen due to many reasons but it may also occur without any underlying disease. Migrin 75mg Tablet helps treat this sensation effectively. If you feel dizzy while getting up from the bed, sit for a while, and then rise slowly to avoid having an accidental fall.

In Treatment of Meniere's disease

Migrin 75mg Tablet helps in improving blood flow to the inner ear which reduces the pressure of excess fluid there. It is this pressure that is thought to cause the symptoms of nausea, vertigo (dizziness), tinnitus (ringing in your ears), and hearing loss in people who have Meniere’s disease. Migrin 75mg Tablet makes the symptoms milder and reduces the number of times you get the symptoms. It will be more effective if you take this medicine regularly as prescribed so try not to miss doses. It may take a couple of weeks before you notice any improvements but keep taking it, even if you do feel better, until your doctor advises it is safe to stop.

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Side effects of Migrin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Migrin

Sleepiness
Nausea
Weight gain

How to use Migrin 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. Migrin 75mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Migrin Tablet works

Migrin 75mg Tablet works by preventing constriction of the blood vessels of the inner ear. This improves the microcirculation of the ear.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Migrin 75mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Migrin 75mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Migrin 75mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Migrin 75mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Migrin 75mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Migrin 75mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Migrin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Migrin 75mg Tablet, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Migrin 75mg Tablet affects you.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking medicine if you experience yellowing of the skin, tiredness, fever, nausea, weakness, red, lumpy, and itchy rash.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking Migrin 75mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Piperazine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Calcium channel antagonist/ Antihistamine

Interaction with drugs

Taking Migrin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Tramadol (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.

Morphine (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.

Tofisopam (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may cause increased sedation. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.

Zaleplon (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may cause increased sedation. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.

Tramadol (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase sleepiness and drowsiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.

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Patient concerns

How to control Migrin headache

Dr. Tapas Kumbhkar

Internal Medicine

1st try to find out in which condition your migraine get aggregates Like any smell, sound, tension, etcAnd avoid such kind of things

I have migrin head pain ones in two days

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Take cephagrain tablet 2 tablet twice, add shadbindu oil drops 2 in each nostril.

FAQs

Does Migrin 75mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Yes, Migrin 75mg Tablet may make you sleepy as a common side effect, especially at the start of treatment. Therefore, if you develop excessive sleepiness it is advisable not to drive or use heavy machinery.

Can Migrin 75mg Tablet help with tinnitus?

Yes, Migrin 75mg Tablet is used to improve tinnitus. It is a condition in which the patients hear a sound that is generated by the body, rather than by an outside source. It is usually a symptom of underlying condition or a disease such as Miniere’s disease.

How should Migrin 75mg Tablet be taken for motion sickness?

Two tablets of Migrin 75mg Tablet can be given two hours before the travel to prevent motion sickness in adults, elderly, and children over 12 years. If necessary, one tablet every eight hours during the journey can be given. However, children between 5 and 12 years can take one tablet two hours before travel. An additional half a tablet every eight hours during the journey can also be given when required.

Does Migrin 75mg Tablet cause Parkinson’s disease?

Migrin 75mg Tablet can aggravate motor function in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Use of Migrin 75mg Tablet should be avoided in these patients. Although, this effect is reversible but may last for several days. It may also induce a parkinsonian syndrome in relatively old patients and therefore should be used with caution.

What are the symptoms of an overdose of Migrin 75mg Tablet?

An overdose of Migrin 75mg Tablet can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, upset tummy, tremors, uncontrollable muscle spasms, muscle weakness or reduced muscle strength, drowsiness, or reduced consciousness. Young children may also experience seizures. If you accidentally take too many tablets or if a young child takes this medicine by accident, inform your doctor and seek immediate medical help.

Can Migrin 75mg Tablet be taken long term?

No, Migrin 75mg Tablet should not be taken for long term due to its potential side effects. It is mainly used for long term in older patients associated with vertigo. Using it without the doctor's supervision can put them at an unacceptable risk of extrapyramidal adverse effects. Such side effects may include Parkinsonism, which may be irreversible.

How should I take Migrin 75mg Tablet?

The dosage and duration of this medication should be taken as advised by the doctor. Migrin 75mg Tablet is meant for oral use and should preferably be taken after meals. The tablets may be sucked, chewed, or swallowed as a whole with water.

Does Migrin 75mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Yes, Migrin 75mg Tablet may cause weight gain as a common side effect. Consult your doctor for any weight-related concerns.

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