Dosage of Cafergot This is a Prescription-Only Medicine (POM). Take exactly as directed by your physician. It works best when taken at the very first sign of an attack (the "aura" or initial pain).

• Initial Dose: Take 2 tablets at the start of the attack.
• Follow-up: If the headache persists, take 1 tablet every 30 minutes.
• Maximum Dose: Do NOT exceed 6 tablets per attack and do NOT exceed 10 tablets in any one week.

Proper Administration

• Timing: Do not wait until the pain is severe; the earlier you take it, the more effective it is.
• Method: Swallow the tablets with a glass of water.
• Rest: After taking the medication, it is highly recommended to lie down in a quiet, dark room to help the medicine work.
• Missed Dose: This is an "as-needed" medication. If you miss a dose during an attack, take it only if symptoms persist, following the maximum dose guidelines.

How to Store and Dispose of Cafergot

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C. Protect from light and moisture.
• Disposal: Keep out of reach of children. Return unused or expired medication to a pharmacy for safe disposal.

Quick Tips for Cafergot

• First Sign: Keep your Cafergot tablets accessible so you can take them immediately when you feel a migraine starting.
• Track Your Doses: Use a headache diary to record how many tablets you take to ensure you stay within the weekly safety limit.
• Nausea: If your migraines cause severe vomiting, talk to your doctor about the suppository form of this medication.

Safety and Precautions

Contraindications of Cafergot

• Circulatory Issues: Do NOT use if you have peripheral vascular disease, coronary heart disease, or severe hypertension (high blood pressure).
• Organ Health: Avoid if you have severe liver or kidney impairment.
• Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: STRICTLY CONTRAINDICATED. Ergotamine can cause uterine contractions and harm the fetus. It also passes into breast milk.
• Infections: Do NOT use if you have sepsis (blood infection).

Side Effects of Cafergot

• Common: Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or a "tingling" sensation in the fingers and toes.
• Serious: Muscle pain in the extremities, weakness in the legs, or chest pain.
• Ergotism: Excessive use can lead to "ergotism" (intense vasoconstriction), causing coldness or numbness in the limbs.
• Action: If you feel numbness, tingling, or blue coloration in your fingers or toes, stop use and see a doctor immediately.

Precautions and Warnings

• Drug Interactions: Do NOT take with certain antibiotics (e.g., Erythromycin), antifungals, or other migraine meds like "triptans" (Sumatriptan), as this can cause dangerously high blood pressure or severe vessel narrowing.
• Smoking: Avoid smoking while using this medicine, as nicotine increases the risk of dangerous vasoconstriction.
• Caffeine Sensitivity: Be mindful of other sources of caffeine (coffee, tea, soda) to avoid jitters or rapid heartbeat.

• Pack Size: Usually 10 or 20 tablets per pack.
• Form: Oral Tablet.
• Active Ingredients: Ergotamine Tartrate 1mg, Caffeine 100mg.