About Rinalgit 10mg Tablets
Triptan migraine medicine
Used for
- Relieves migraine attacks with or without aura
- Not used to prevent migraines
Usual adult dose
5–10 mg once; may repeat after 2 hours. Maximum 30 mg in 24 hours.
Usual dose in children
Ages 6–17: under 40 kg, 5 mg once; 40 kg or more, 10 mg once. No repeat within 24 hours.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Tiredness
- Chest, throat, or jaw pressure
Important warnings
- Avoid with coronary artery disease, previous stroke, or uncontrolled hypertension
- Rarely causes heart attack, stroke, or serotonin syndrome
- Frequent use can cause medication-overuse headaches
- Not indicated for hemiplegic migraine or migraine with brainstem aura
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; safety is not established.
Breastfeeding
Passes into breast milk in small amounts; effects on breastfed infants are not well studied.
Interactions
- Other triptans or ergot medicines within 24 hours
- MAO inhibitors, including use within the previous two weeks
- Propranolol increases rizatriptan levels; lower doses are required
- Serotonergic antidepressants increase serotonin syndrome risk
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.