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Grain 5mg Tablets

Name: Grain 5mg Tablets
Brand: GRAIN
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Overview

Grain Tablet is used in the prevention of migraine. It contains flunarizine as an active ingredient. It is not recommended for people below 18 years of age.

One may experience an increase in weight, dizziness or depression when taking this Tablet. It is also important to follow a healthy lifestyle, avoid triggers for migraines like strong smells, sounds, certain food items, extremes of temperature, lack of sleep, etc. Discussion with your doctor may help you identify your migraine attack triggers.

Usage Instructions

Directions for Use

Take Grain Tablet as a whole with a sufficient amount of water, with or without food.
You should take this medicine regularly, at the same time and without fail as directed by your doctor.
It would be best if you do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Safety Information

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Grain Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the effects of Grain Tablet in human pregnancy. You should consult your doctor before using this medicine during pregnancy or if you think you may be pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Grain Tablet while breastfeeding?

It is unknown if Grain Tablet passes into the breastmilk. Hence, you should not breastfeed while taking this medicine. You should consult your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Grain Tablet?

Grain Tablet makes you dizzy and sleepy especially at the initial phase of treatment. Therefore, it is advised not to drive until you know how this medicine affects you.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Grain Tablet?

Alcohol may increase the risk of tiredness and drowsiness with Grain Tablet. If you feel tired or drowsy after taking flunarizine, then you should avoid alcoholic drinks.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are elderly and suffering from psychiatric disorders.
You have problems with your liver.
You are experiencing fatigue, muscle pain and weakness.
You have Parkinson's disease and are taking medicines for treating the same, as it may potentiate some side-effects like shakiness (tremors), muscle stiffness (rigidity), difficulty in movements (bradykinesia), these are called extrapyramidal symptoms. Grain Tablet may not be useful to treat active migraine attack.
It would be best if you regularly visit your doctor during Flunarizine therapy. Any adverse reactions may be detected early and required actions may be taken.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose of Grain Tablet are sedation, agitation, confusion, loss of energy and increased heartbeats. If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of this medicine, then contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

Missing a dose of Grain Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. If you have missed any dose of medicine, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

One of the reasons for migraine headaches is the overexcitability of brain neurons (cells). This neuronal excitability is mostly due to calcium. Grain Tablet blocks calcium entry in these neurons and decreases their excitability and thus helps to prevent such migraine headaches.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Grain Tablet used for?

Grain Tablet is used mainly to prevent migraine and headaches. It decreases the frequency of migraine attacks.

What is the composition of Grain Tablet?

The composition of Grain Tablet includes flunarizine as an active ingredient.

What are the side effects of Grain Tablet?

Dizziness, weight gain, stomach pain, heartburn, nausea are a few side effects that can be seen during the treatment with Grain Tablet. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on thier own. Also, it is not important that everyone experience the same.

What should I do if I experience a headache while using Grain Tablet?

Headache during the use of Flunarizine may be associated with your underlying problem of migraine. It may take a few days before the effect is seen. Also, it is important to recognise your precipitating factors for migraine and avoid them, however, if the migraine attacks are as frequent as earlier, kindly consult your doctor to check if you require a change in prophylactic therapy or a change in the dose of the medicines.

Can I use Grain Tablet for migraine?

It would be best if you use Grain Tablet for migraine prevention only after consulting your physician. You should not self-medicate or take it on your own.