Sumatriptan 100mg, available through our PGD service, is tailored for those suffering from intense migraine discomfort. By targeting blood vessel swelling in the brain, a key migraine trigger, it offers reliable relief, as confirmed by clinical studies. Access to this medication requires a pharmacist consultation via our service to ensure its safety and suitability for your specific needs.

Key features

Fast-acting relief: Sumatriptan rapidly alleviates migraine pain, suitable for those needing quick relief.
Effective in treating migraines: Supported by clinical trials, Sumatriptan assures its effectiveness in managing migraines.
Easy to use: The oral tablets are convenient to take any time, anywhere when a migraine occurs.
Available in 100mg dosage: The 100mg strength is effective for severe migraine cases.
Developed by a trusted manufacturer: Dr. Reddy's, known for its high-quality pharmaceutical products, manufactures Sumatriptan.

What symptoms or conditions can be treated with Dr Reddy's Sumatriptan 100mg?

Dr. Reddy's Sumatriptan 100mg is used primarily for migraine treatment, addressing severe headaches, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound.

What are the benefits of using Dr. Reddy's Sumatriptan 100mg?

Dr. Reddy's Sumatriptan 100mg offers rapid relief from migraine pain and symptoms, enabling users to continue with their daily activities.

How does Dr. Reddy's Sumatriptan 100mg work?

Dr. Reddy's Sumatriptan 100mg reduces brain blood vessel swelling, a key cause of migraine pain.

Are there any known side effects?

Some individuals may experience tingling, numbness, a hot sensation, and flushing.

Is Dr. Reddy's Sumatriptan 100mg vegan?

As a synthetic medication, Dr. Reddy's Sumatriptan 100mg is free from animal-derived ingredients, thus suitable for vegans.

Patient information leaflet

Over The Counter (OTC)

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Sumatriptan succinate 100mg.

Other ingredients: Croscarmellose sodium (E468), polysorbate 80 (E433), calcium hydrogen phosphate (E450), microcrystalline cellulose (E460), sodium hydrogen carbonate (E500) and magnesium stearate (E470b)

Usage and Instructions

Take 1 dose at migraine onset. If symptoms return, a second dose can be taken after 2 hours, but no more than 2 doses in 24 hours. Don't take a second dose if the first doesn't work, but you may use paracetamol, aspirin, or NSAIDs for relief.

Warnings

Use Sumatriptan only if your migraine has been diagnosed.
It's not for all migraine types like hemiplegic or basilar.
If experiencing unusual symptoms, check for other conditions.
There's a slight risk of stroke or heart issues.
Chest discomfort after taking needs checking.
Combining with certain antidepressants can lead to rare reactions.
Be cautious if you have high blood pressure or liver issues.
Sumatriptan and St John's Wort together might increase side effects.
Overusing headache medicines could make headaches worse.
Stick to the recommended dose.
Those with heart risks need a check-up first.

Please avoid using Sumatriptan if you:

Are allergic to sumatriptan or any ingredients in the medication.
Have heart issues, including ischaemic heart disease, angina, or previous heart attacks.
Suffer from peripheral vascular disease.
Have had a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA).
Have high blood pressure, unless it's mild and treated.
Have severe liver disease.
Are using other migraine treatments, ergotamine, methysergide, other triptans, or 5HT1 agonists.
Are taking MAOIs (within 2 weeks), SSRIs (e.g., citalopram, fluoxetine), or SNRIs (e.g., venlafaxine).

Side Effects

System Disorder Category	Frequency	Details
Immune System Disorders	Not known	Reactions from skin hypersensitivity to anaphylaxis.
Nervous System Disorders	Common	Dizziness, drowsiness, sensory disturbances.
	Not known	Seizures, tremor, dystonia, nystagmus, scotoma.
Eye Disorders	Not known	Flickering, diplopia, reduced vision, permanent vision loss possible.
Cardiac Disorders	Not known	Bradycardia, tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmias, ischaemic changes, coronary vasospasm, angina, myocardial infarction.
Vascular Disorders	Common	Transient blood pressure increases, flushing.
	Not known	Hypotension, Raynaud's phenomenon.
Respiratory, Thoracic, Mediastinal Disorders	Common	Dyspnoea.
Gastrointestinal Disorders	Common	Nausea and vomiting.
	Not known	Ischaemic colitis, diarrhoea, dysphagia.
Musculoskeletal, Connective Tissue Disorders	Common	Sensations of heaviness, myalgia.
	Not known	Neck stiffness, arthralgia.
General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions	Common	Pain, heat/cold sensations, pressure/tightness, weakness, fatigue.
Investigations	Very rare	Minor liver function test disturbances.
Psychiatric Disorders	Not known	Anxiety.
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders	Not known	Hyperhidrosis.