What Are Almus Migraine Relief Tablets?
Almus Migraine Relief Buccal Tablets contain the active ingredient prochlorperazine, which helps reduce nausea and vomiting associated with migraine attacks. These tablets are placed in your mouth between your upper lip and gum (buccal), allowing them to dissolve without being swallowed whole.
They are particularly helpful if your migraines cause significant nausea, making it difficult to swallow regular tablets or keep them down.
How Do Almus Migraine Tablets Work?
Prochlorperazine belongs to a group of medications known as anti-sickness (antiemetic) medicines. It works by blocking signals in the brain responsible for triggering nausea and vomiting during a migraine attack. The tablet is left between the upper lip and gum to dissolve.
Benefits of Almus Migraine Relief Tablets
Using Almus Migraine Relief Tablets can help you by:
- Controlling nausea: Helps ease sickness during migraines.
- Easy to take: No need to swallow with water, making them ideal when nausea is severe.
- Buccal formulation: The tablet dissolves between the upper lip and gum.
- Convenient: Easy to carry and use anytime you feel a migraine-related nausea coming on.
How to Take Almus Migraine Relief Tablets
Always follow the instructions provided with your medicine:
- For adults aged 18 and over with migraine previously diagnosed by a doctor: use one or two tablets twice daily, for no more than two days.
- Take after food. Put the tablet high between your upper lip and gum and leave it to dissolve; do not chew or swallow it whole.
- If using two tablets, put them on opposite sides of the mouth.
If your symptoms persist or worsen, seek advice from a healthcare professional.
Who Can Use Almus Migraine Relief Buccal Tablets?
These tablets are suitable for adults aged 18 years and older experiencing nausea or sickness during migraines. However, you should not use them if you have allergies to prochlorperazine or related medications, or if you have certain medical conditions like severe liver problems, epilepsy, or Parkinson's disease.
Do not use if pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if you have another health condition or take regular medicines.
Only use this medicine for sickness associated with a migraine that your doctor has already diagnosed. Do not use if pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Possible Side Effects &Precautions
Almus Migraine Relief Tablets are usually well tolerated, but side effects may occasionally occur, including:
- Drowsiness or dizziness.
- Dry mouth or mild irritation at the tablet placement site.
- Rarely, involuntary muscle movements or restlessness.
If you experience severe side effects, allergic reactions, or if mild symptoms persist, seek medical help immediately.
When to Get Medical Advice
If your migraines become more frequent, symptoms change, or nausea doesn't improve with these tablets, consult your doctor. Further evaluation or a different treatment may be required.
Potential interactions
If you take any of the following medications they may interact with the active ingredient (Prochlorperazine):
- Clozapine
- Monoamine-oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as Tranylcypromine
- Levodopa
- Lithium
- Medicines that can cause the same side effects as Almus Migraine Relief Tablets as it can make them worse such as a dry mouth, struggle urinating headaches etc.
- Strong painkillers such as morphine
- Alcohol: avoid it while taking this medicine because it can increase its effects, including drowsiness.
You should also be aware that any herbal or alternative remedies you take may also interact with
this medication and cause side effects. If you are taking any herbal or alternative remedies make sure to
mention them to your GP, or on the consultation form so we can make sure they are safe to take together.
For a full list of interactions see: Prochlorperazine interactions.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly do Almus Migraine Relief Buccal Tablets work?
The leaflet does not give a guaranteed time to relief. Let the tablets dissolve as directed. If symptoms continue or worsen, seek advice; do not use for more than two days.
Can I take Almus Migraine Tablets with painkillers?
Yes, you can usually take these tablets alongside painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
Can Almus Migraine Tablets make me feel sleepy?
They can sometimes cause drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you feel sleepy or dizzy after taking these tablets.
Are these tablets suitable for everyone with migraines?
No. They are for adults aged 18 and over with migraine previously diagnosed by a doctor. Check the contraindications and other medicines with a pharmacist first.
Can I swallow Almus Migraine Relief Buccal Tablets?
No. Leave the tablet to dissolve high between the upper lip and gum, following the instructions above.
