How To Take Imigran Nasal Spray

5 mg 10 mg or 20 mg into one nostril once administer the 5 and 20 mg doses as a single spray in 1 nostril.

How to take imigran nasal spray. What imigran nasal spray looks like and contents of the pack this medicine is provided in a pre filled nasal spray device and contains sumatriptan in 0 1 ml of a yellow coloured solution. If the migraine has not resolved by 2 hours after taking sumatriptan nasal spray usp or returns after a transient improvement 1 additional dose may be administered at least 2 hours after the first dose. If a patient does not respond to the first dose of imigran a second dose should not be taken for the same attack. In these cases the attack can be treated with paracetamol acetylsalicylic acid or non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs.

Take one 50 mg or 100 mg tablet with a drink of water as soon as the headache phase develops. Gently blow your nose to clear the nostrils before you use this medicine. What imigran nasal spray is and what it is used for each imigran nasal spray contains a single dose of sumatriptan which belongs to a group of medicines called triptans also known as 5ht1 receptor. How to use imigran nasal spray only use imigran after your migraine headache begins there s a step by step guide to using the spray at the end of this section.

How to use imigran nasal spray 4. The recommended dose of imigran nasal spray is 10 mg 20 mg see section 5 1 pharmacodynamic properties clinical trials with consideration given to the patient s bodyweight and patient variability of migraine attacks. Imigran nasal spray is not recommended for children under 12 years old. Contents of the pack and other information 1.

Gently press one nostril to close it. Blow your nose before using the spray if needed then remove the spray from the blister packaging. Possible side effects 5. The 10 mg dose may be administered as 5 mg into each nostril if some response to first dose occurs a second dose may be administered at least 2 hours after first dose if needed.

4 hold the nasal spray gently with your fingers. If you are taking tablets. You can take imigran radis tablets stirred into a small amount of water. Tilt your head back slightly.

Hold the device upright between your thumb and first 2 fingers. How to store imigran nasal spray 6. Insert half of the spray nozzle into the open nostril. Press one nostril closed with your finger and insert the tip of the nasal spray into the other.

Imigran nasal spray is packed in a box containing the nasal sprays individually sealed in blisters. Take sumatriptan exactly as your doctor tells you to. They are available in packs of 2 and 6 pre filled nasal. To use the nasal spray.

The recommended dose of imigran nasal spray is 10 mg for administration into one nostril.