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Sumatriptan (Generic Health) TM
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Active ingredients: sumatriptan
Brand name
(ARTG)
: SUMATRIPTAN GENERICHEALTH sumatriptan 50 mg (as succinate) tablet 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)
Sumatriptan tablets are indicated for the acute relief of migraine attacks with or without aura. There is no information available on the use of sumatriptan tablets in the treatment of basilar or hemiplegic migraine.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- Pink coloured, capsule shaped, biconvex film-coated tablets debossed with"50" one side and plain on the other side which contain Sumatriptan (as succinate) 50 mg.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 2 tablets pack
- 4 tablets 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 sumatriptan
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
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