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Sermion 30mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Sermion 30mg Tablet is used for the prevention and treatment of migraine attacks. It is also used to treat Raynaud's disease (a condition in which some areas of the body, like fingertips, turn white or blue when you are cold or stressed). It narrows the blood vessels thereby relieving the migraine headaches.

Sermion 30mg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food preferably at night. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent level of medicine in the body. You should finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. In case you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly as it may result in worsening of headaches.

Side effects associated with the use of this medicine includes fatigue, nausea, hot flushes, and muscle pain. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or prevent the side effects. Sermion 30mg Tablet may also cause dizziness, so do not drive, operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you.


Benefits of Sermion Tablet

In Treatment and prevention of Migraine

Sermion 30mg Tablet helps prevent migraines by changing the way that your nerves receive pain signals. By preventing and reducing the frequency of headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.

In Raynaud's disease

Sermion 30mg Tablet helps your blood vessels to relax. This can help circulation and allow blood to get to your extremities such as fingers and toes which may be affected by Raynaud’s. Although this condition does not usually cause severe problems, it may cause anxiety or embarrassment. This medicine will help prevent coldness and stiffness in your fingers or toes and can help you feel more confident and ease any anxiety you may have.

Side effects of Sermion 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 Sermion

  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Taste change
  • Agitation
  • Muscle pain
  • Restlessness
  • Hot flashes
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Dizziness

How to use Sermion 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. Sermion 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Sermion Tablet works

Sermion 30mg Tablet works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels, thereby relieving the migraine headaches. Sermion 30mg Tablet decreases vascular resistance and increases arterial blood flow, improving the utilization of oxygen and glucose by the blood vessels as well as other areas of the body. It also prevents platelet aggregation which coagulates the blood excessively, giving rise to blood clots and interfering with the blood circulation. Additionally it has antioxidant properties that enhance healing in Raynaud’s disease.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Sermion 30mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Sermion 30mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Sermion 30mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Sermion 30mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Sermion 30mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Sermion 30mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Sermion Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Sermion 30mg 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.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Sermion 30mg Tablet helps in the prevention and treatment of migraine headaches.
  • Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine.
  • Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
    • Have your meals at the same time everyday
    • Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures
    • Avoid loud music and noisy places
    • Avoid chocolates,  cheese, processed food, alcohol and smoking
    • Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress
  • It should be taken at night-time before going to bed.
  • It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Sermion 30mg Tablet affects you.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly as it can cause worsening of headaches.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Ergot Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS

Interaction with drugs

Taking Sermion with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Fosapine, Aprepit, Aprepep
Life-threatening
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Life-threatening
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Life-threatening

Patient concerns

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Raynaud's disease last 2 years continuously Sir one more question Please suggest any seerup and tablet for increase hemoglobin and platelets also in female person And this person already effected from Raynaud's disease Last report result is Hemoglobin 9.5 Platelets .95
Dr. Vikas Sharma
Neurology
pls show to aphysician
plz explain my disease n I M in 10clss n suffer from migraine due to which I face difficulty in concentrating too
Dr. Venu Gopal Reddy
ENT
Take prophylaxis course for migraineIf it is so disturbing
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Country of origin: India

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