Maxalt Melt Wafers
Description
What Are Maxalt Melt Wafers?
Maxalt melt wafers is a prescription medication that is used to treat migraine headaches. It contains the drug rizatriptan, which helps to relieve pain and other symptoms of migraines. The medication comes in the form of a wafer that melts in your mouth, and it is taken as a single dose. Maxalt melt 10mg wafers can be used to treat both migraine headaches and cluster headaches.
How Do Maxalt Melt Wafers Work?
Maxalt melt wafers are designed to quickly and effectively relieve migraines. It belongs to a class of drugs called triptans that contain the active ingredient rizatriptan, which works by narrowing blood vessels around the brain. As a result, they reduce the inflammation, pain, pressure and other symptoms associated with migraines. Maxalt melt wafers are easy to take and are fast-acting because the wafers dissolve on the tongue, allowing the medication to be absorbed quickly and provide relief within minutes. Maxalt melts can be taken as needed for the treatment of migraine attacks or to prevent future migraines from occurring.
What Does Maxalt Melt Wafers Treat?
- Headache pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Light sensitivity
- Sound sensitivity
Warnings
- Do not take more than three wafers within 24-hours.
- Do not take Maxalt if you have a heart problem or uncontrolled blood pressure.
- Do not administer Maxalt to children under six years without your doctor's approval.
- Do not take Maxalt before informing your doctor about your pregnancy and breastfeeding status.
- Make sure you discuss with your doctor before taking Maxalt if you have any underlying medical and allergy conditions.
- Do not take Maxalt before informing your doctor of any other prescription medication you are taking.
Directions
- Always follow the instructions given by your doctor, or read the information provided on the product leaflet.
- Take Maxalt melt 10mg wafers at the first sign of a migraine.
- Maxalt melt can be taken with or without food.
- Wash your hands thoroughly and dry them before opening the package and picking the tablet.
- Place the wafer on the tongue and allow it to dissolve completely.
- You can also take the wafer with plenty of water if you prefer.
- If symptoms persist, you can take another wafer after two hours.
Ingredients
- The active ingredient in Maxalt Melt is Rizatriptan benzoate.
- The inactive ingredients in Maxalt Melt are Peppermint flavour, glycine, Gelatin, aspartame, and mannitol.
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Tiredness
- Body ache
FAQs
1. How quickly does Maxalt Melt work?
Relief can begin within 30 minutes after taking the wafer.
2. How should I take Maxalt Melt?
Place the wafer on the tongue and allow it to dissolve. No water is required.
3. Can I take another dose if my migraine returns?
Yes, but wait at least 2 hours between doses. Do not exceed 2 wafers in 24 hours.
4. Is Maxalt Melt suitable for children?
It is generally prescribed for adults; consult a healthcare professional for use in children.
5. Can I take Maxalt Melt with other migraine medications?
Consult a healthcare professional before combining treatments.
