What is midrid migraine relief capsules 15 capsules? Midrid 325mg 65mg capsules hereinafter referred to as midrid is used for the treatment of migraine and throbbing headaches. Midrid belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics which are used for the relief of pain. The active ingredients in midrid each work in a different way to stop the pain. The throbbing pain sometimes felt during a migraine is linked to swollen blood vessels vasodilation in the head. Paracetamol works directly on the pain, whereas isometheptene returns the blood vessels to normal and as a result helps to take away the pain. What is a migraine? A migraine is a throbbing headache that occurs in one side of your head, which can also be accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms. Before you have a migraine, you might experience a migraine aura warning symptoms that tell you that you are about to get a migraine. Some of the other symptoms that you might experience with a migraine or migraine aura include nausea, vomiting, struggling to concentrate, sensitivity to light or sound, sweating, feeling too hot or cold, diarrhoea, visual problems, e.g. Blind spots, seeing zig zags or flashing lights, feeling dizzy, difficulty speaking why midrid? It is a suitable alternative for use in patients where salicylates e.g., aspirin or other non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs e.g., ibuprofen or naproxen are not suitable. These patients may also be taking blood thinning agents e.g. Warfarin or may have a history of gastric or peptic ulcers. Midrid capsules are well tolerated by patients and experience fewer gastrointestinal side effects, including nausea and vomiting two symptoms commonly associated with migraines how does midrid ease migraines? Midrid contains the active ingredients paracetamol 325mg and isometheptene 65mg, which work together to ease the pain caused by migraines. Paracetamol is a popular painkiller that eases pain while also helping to reduce high temperature. Isometheptene helps to return swollen blood vessels to normal after they become swollen during a migraine, reducing the throbbing pain that you experience with a migraine. This product is not eligible for returns ingredients what are the active ingredients? Each capsule contains 325mg paracetamol and 65mg isometheptene mucate. Midrid also contains microcrystalline cellulose, talc and colloidal silicon dioxide. The capsule shell contains gelatin, water, titanium dioxide e171, erythrosine e127, quinoline yellow e104, indigotine e132 and a very small amount of printing ink. Ingredients usage how to use midrid migraine relief capsules 15 capsules? Always take midrid exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Adults if you have any signs that you are going to get a migraine, take the initial dose of midrid as soon as you get these warning signs. You may be able to prevent it getting to the headache stage. Swallow two capsules of midrid with a drink of water as soon as you know you are getting a migraine. If you still have your migraine an hour later, take another capsule. Continue taking a capsule every hour until your migraine has gone, up to a maximum of five capsules in 12 hours. If you still have a migraine 12 hours after you started taking midrid, you can take one more course of treatment. That is, two capsules to start with followed by one capsule every hour, if needed, up to a maximum of five capsules. After this, you should ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Remember, you must not take more than five capsules in 12 hours. If you take more midrid than you should if you take more than the correct number of capsules an overdose it is very important that you go to the nearest casualty department immediately, even if you feel well because of the risk of delayed serious liver damage. Take the carton of midrid with you even if it is empty. Remember, you must not take more than five capsules in 12 hours. If you take more midrid than you should if you take more than the correct number of capsules an overdose it is very important that you go to the nearest casualty department immediately, even if you feel well because of the risk of delayed serious liver damage. Take the carton of midrid with you even if it is empty. Remember, you must not take more than five capsules in 12 hours. Children midrid is not recommended for use in children. If you forget to take midrid if you still have a migraine and you forget to take a capsule at the correct time i.e. Later than one hour after the previous dose, take it as soon as you remember. You must then wait another hour before taking a further dose, if your migraine has not gone. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Usage warnings precautions to consider before using midrid migraine relief capsules 15 capsules do not take midrid if you have or have had an allergic reaction to paracetamol, isometheptene mucate or any