Description
Zolmitriptan is a popular and effective choice of treatment for migraine relief, and Zolmitriptan Orodispersible offers an alternative option to the more widely used tablet form.
Zolmitriptan belongs to a group of medicines called triptans. Triptans aim to reverse changes in the brain that can cause migraines. It is thought that the swelling of blood vessels in the brain, which causes the build up of pressure. Zolmitriptan Orodispersible stimulates the serotonin receptors in the brain, encouraging the blood vessels to contract and ease this pressure.
Through this process, Zolmitriptan Orodispersible can work to treat migraine attacks at source. This medication has also been found to ease symptoms of severe migraine attacks such as noise sensitivity, light sensitivity, nausea and neck pain can be eased with Zolmitriptan Orodispersible.
About Zolmitriptan Orodispersible
Dysphasia is a common problem among large numbers of people in the UK. It refers to the difficulty some people have when it comes to swallowing. This condition can make taking necessary medication difficult, as drug delivery through the oral route is the most common way to administer treatments for conditions such as migraines.
Zolmitriptan Orodispersible dissolves quickly in the mouth, making it as easy to swallow as liquid.
How to use
It is advised to start with a lower strength dosage of Zolmitriptan Orodispersible. This recommended dose is 2.5mg. If necessary, the dose can be doubled, and if you feel like this lower dose is not sufficiently controlling your symptoms, you may require a higher dose of 5mg.
Use
The maximum daily dose of Zolmitriptan Orodispersible is 10 milligrams. This equates to a maximum of either:
- 4x 2.5mg orodispersible tablets a day
- 2x 5mg orodispersible tablets a day
Zolmitriptan Orodispersible is suitable to adults over 18 years of age who are suffering with migraine attacks. An initial dose of the medication should be taken as soon as symptoms begin to present themselves, but not before as Zolmitriptan Orodispersble is not a preventative treatment.
If your symptoms are reduced but later flare up again, a second dose can be taken after at least two hours. If the treatment has no effect on your migraine symptoms, do not take a second dose. Instead, contact your GP.
Side Effects
The potential side effects of Zolmitriptan include:
- Pressure or heaviness in any part of your body
- Pain or pressure in the throat
- Drowsiness and weakness
- Mild tingling under the skin
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Nausea
The side effects are usually mild and go away on their own without intervention. Many people are able to use the medication without any of these side effects occurring.
For further information about the possible side effects you may experience as a result of taking Zolmitriptan Orodispersible, consult the patient information leaflet included in the packaging.
Delivery and Returns
Standard Delivery
Our standard delivery charge is £2.90.
We aim to deliver orders within 3-5 working days to the shipping address provided by you in your order if the shipping address is in the UK. For orders being delivered outside mainland UK, this will be longer and we cannot give a guaranteed delivery time due to the differences between carriers. Delivery timescales are estimates only. If you do not receive your order within 14 days of us confirming your order has been sent you must notify us and we will investigate the non-delivery provided.
Prescriptions
Private prescription medicines are sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery free of charge (all private prescription items have a minimum order value of £5.00).
NHS prescription medicines are sent by Royal Mail Signed
Normal delivery charges will apply for non-prescription items in the same basket.
Returns
If you’re not completely satisfied with your order, you can return it within 28 days.
We cannot accept the return of prescription medicines.
