Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Magril Tablet
Description:
Magril Tablet 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.
Magril Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to 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 and 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 this medicine include muscle pain, fatigue, constipation, nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and runny nose. Some other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine are increased appetite, depression, stomach discomfort, and breast pain. It may also cause sleepiness at the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive, 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 should 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.
Directions For Use:
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. Magril Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
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
Ordinary side effects of Magril
- Sleepiness
- Weight gain
- Muscle pain
- Chubbyigue
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Runny nose
- Increased appetite
- Depression
- Stomach discomfort
- Breast pain
Warning & Precautions:
Magril Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Magril Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Magril Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Magril Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Magril Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Magril Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
However, consult your doctor if have severe kidney disease.
Magril Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Magril Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. Is Magril Tablet safe?
Magril Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.
Q. What is Magril Tablet used for?
Magril Tablet 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.
Q. Does Magril Tablet cause weight gain?
Magril Tablet 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 Magril Tablet.
Q. Does Magril Tablet work?
Magril Tablet works if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.