What you should
know about Sanomigran® Tablets

Please read this carefully before you start to take your medicine even if you have already been taking Sanomigran® for some time. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist (chemist).

The name of your medicine is Sanomigran® (pizotifen). This medicine is used to prevent migraine headaches.

Things to remember about Sanomigran®

Take your medicine exactly as your doctor tells you (see inside leaflet).

Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

Sanomigran® can cause side-effects. You will find these listed inside this leaflet.

Keep your medicine away from children.
 

You will find more about your tablets inside this leaflet

 

Your medicine is called Sanomigran®. This medicine should be taken regularly to help prevent migraine attacks or reduce the frequency and severity of your attacks.

*Before taking your medicine

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or become pregnant during your treatment.

Do not breast feed while taking this medicine.

Do not take this medicine if you suffer from glaucoma or retention of urine.

Taking your medicine

Your doctor will decide the right dose of Sanomigran® for you and will tell you when to take your medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly and never change the dose yourself however well you feel.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure about how much medicine to take or when to take it.

Remove the tablets from the foil as shown in the picture.

Swallow your tablets whole with a glass of water.

If you forget to take your tablet, take another as soon as you remember or wait until it is time to take your next dose. Then go on as before.

Overdose: If you accidentally take too much of your medicine, tell your doctor immediately or go to your nearest Casualty department.

**After taking your medicine

Most people have fewer headaches or less painful attacks while taking this medicine but some people may develop side-effects. If you get any of the following tell your doctor.

An increase in appetite or weight gain
Drowsiness
Sickness
Dizziness

Sanomigran® may sometimes make patients drowsy and you should not drive or operate machinery until you know whether you are affected this way. If you feel drowsy after taking Sanomigran® do not drive or operate machinery.

Sanomigran® may increase the sleepiness effects of sedatives antihistamines (which can be found in cough and cold preparations) or alcoholic drinks. Do not drink alcohol.

Storing your medicine

Leave your tablets in the pack.
Only remove them when it is time to take your medicine.

Keep your medicine in a safe place where children cannot reach it. Your medicine could harm them.

If your doctor decides to stop your treatment, return any
leftover tablets to the pharmacist.

Store your tablets away from direct light.

 

What's in your medicine

Sanomigran® tablets contain pizotifen. The tablets contain either 0.5 mg or 1.5 mg.

Further Information

REMEMBER: This medicine is only for you. Only a doctor can prescribe it for you. Never give it to anyone else.

This leaflet does not contain complete information about your medicine. If you have any questions, or if you are unsure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist.

 

Sanomigran® is a registered Trade Mark.

SANDOZ PHARMACEUTICALS
Frimley Business Park Frimley
Camberley Surrey GU16 5SG

0.5 mg tablets:
PL 0101/0036

1.5 mg tablets:
PL 0101/0129