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Nomigrain 5mg Capsule

Flunarizine (5mg)
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Nomigrain 5mg Capsule is a medicine used for the prevention of migraines. However, it cannot treat an acute attack and will only work to prevent migraines for as long as you continue to take the medicine. This medicine relaxes the brain, preventing migraine headaches.

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 24 Aug 2026 | 01:03 AM (IST)
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General Information

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Product introduction

Nomigrain 5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day, as this helps maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses, and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly.


Side effects associated with the use of Nomigrain 5mg Capsule include muscle pain, fatigue, constipation, nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and a runny nose. Some other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine are increased appetite, depression, stomach discomfort, and breast pain.


Nomigrain 5mg Capsule may also cause sleepiness at the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive or operate machinery 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 and exercise regularly. This medicine may cause changes in your mood, and you may feel depressed; therefore, regular monitoring of behavior is important. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Nomigrain Capsule

Benefits of Nomigrain Capsule

Migraine
Nomigrain 5mg Capsule is used to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks. It helps improve daily functioning by preventing recurring headaches, allowing better control over migraine-related discomfort and disruptions.

Side effects of Nomigrain Capsule

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 Nomigrain
  • Weight gain

How to use Nomigrain Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Nomigrain 5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food.

How Nomigrain Capsule works

Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilation of blood vessels in the head. Nomigrain 5mg Capsule works by preventing loss of tone and dilation of blood vessels, thus preventing the migraine headache.

Quick tips

  • Do not take Nomigrain 5mg Capsule to treat an acute attack of migraine.
  • Some tips that may help you avoid a migraine attack include having your meals at the same time every day; avoiding bright lights and extreme temperatures; avoiding loud music and noisy places; avoiding chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol, and smoking; and getting sufficient sleep and avoiding stress.
  • Take Nomigrain 5mg Capsule at nighttime before going to bed.
  • It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Nomigrain 5mg Capsule affects you.
  • Notify your doctor if you develop a skin rash, muscle aches, tremors, difficulty moving, or abnormal, uncontrolled movement.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Nomigrain 5mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nomigrain 5mg Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Nomigrain 5mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Nomigrain 5mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Nomigrain 5mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, consult your doctor if have severe kidney disease.
Liver

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Nomigrain 5mg Capsule in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

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

Tramadol (Injection Route)

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Moderate

Alprazolam (Injection Route)

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Moderate

Alprazolam (Oral Route)

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Moderate

Chlordiazepoxide (Oral Route)

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.
Moderate

Clobazam (Oral Route)

Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration or alertness until you know how the medicines affect you.

Frequently asked questions

Nomigrain 5mg Capsule is a calcium channel blocker and is used to prevent migraine attacks. Migraine is a recurrent throbbing headache that typically affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision.
Nomigrain 5mg Capsule works if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Nomigrain 5mg Capsule is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
Nomigrain 5mg Capsule can cause weight gain. It is caused by an increase in appetite (feeling hungry) and can be avoided by keeping to your usual diet. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Nomigrain 5mg Capsule.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Diphenylmethanes

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)- Migraine Prevention

References

  1. Katzung BG. Histamine, Serotonin, & the Ergot Alkaloids. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 283.
  2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  3. Flunarizine Hydrochloride [Product Monograph]. Vaughan, Ontario: AA Pharma INC.; 2010 [Accessed 02 Apr. 2025] (online) Available from:
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Name: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India

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Country of origin: India
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