Simple dosing steps
If you frequently suffer with symptoms such as throbbing pain in the head, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, your doctor might prescribe Nurtec to help provide symptomatic relief.1
Once you receive your prescription, remember to follow your doctor’s instructions on how to take your medicine. Consult your doctor if you have any questions.
Recommended dosing in adult patients (aged ≥18 years)1:
Recommended
dosing
*Your doctor will decide the suitable dosing based on your condition. Take Nurtec as prescribed
Recommended
dosing
As needed
*Your doctor will decide the suitable dosing based on your condition. Take Nurtec as prescribed
Can be taken with or without food1
Do not take Nurtec more than once every 24 hours1,2
If you missed a dose of Nurtec, just take the next dose at the usual time.2 Do not take a double dose of Nurtec to make up for a forgotten dose2
Within an hour, Nurtec can help relieve headache and related symptoms and allow patients to quickly return to normal activities3
Follow your doctor's instructions when taking Nurtec. If you take more Nurtec than you should, inform your doctor and seek immediate medical help.2
If you normally take Nurtec once every other day, but missed a dose on Day 3:
Take the next dose on Day 5
If you normally take Nurtec once every other day, but took an extra dose on Day 4 as needed:
Take the next dose on Day 5 as usual
1
Make sure your hands are dry when opening the blister.1,2 Peel back the foil covering one blister of Nurtec and gently remove the Nurtec oral lyophilisate (a tablet that can disintegrate in the mouth).2
Note: Do not push the Nurtec oral lyophilisate through the foil.2
2
As soon as the blister is opened, remove the Nurtec oral lyophilisate and place it on or under your tongue.1,2 Nurtec can disintegrate in the mouth and can be taken without water.1,2
Note: Do not store the Nurtec oral lyophilisate outside the blister for future use.2
You should not take Nurtec if1,2:
You are allergic to any active substance of Nurtec (rimegepant) or to any of the other ingredients (gelatin, mannitol, mint flavor, sucralose)
You have severe liver problems
You have end-stage renal disease
You are taking medicines that are strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers, which include medicines used to treat fungal or bacterial infections, HIV infection, high blood pressure, epilepsy, tuberculosis or narcolepsy. For more information, please consult your doctor
As Nurtec may affect how other medicines work, you should tell your doctor about any other medicines you are taking.1,2 Your doctor will provide expert advice after assessing your condition.
The most common side effect of Nurtec is nausea.1 In addition, less than 1 in 100 patients could develop an allergic reaction (eg, trouble breathing, severe rash) after taking Nurtec.1,2 If you experience any such symptoms within a few days after you took Nurtec, stop taking the medicine and inform your doctor immediately.1,2
If you have any queries or concern, please consult your doctor.
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