Rizatriptan (MSD) TM
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Active ingredients: rizatriptan
Pack: Rizatriptan (MSD) 10 mg wafer, 2, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: RIZATRIPTAN WAFERS-10mg rizatriptan (as benzoate) 10mg wafer blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
RIZATRIPTAN WAFERS-10mg is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Wafer
- Oral
- White to off-white, round wafer with flat or slightly irregular surface, debossed on one side with a modified square, on the other side plain.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 wafer (sample pack) pack
- 2 wafers pack
- 3 wafers pack
- 6 wafers pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient rizatriptan
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
