Midrid 15 Capsules for Migraine

What are Midrid Capsules?

Midrid is a treatment used for migraine and throbbing headaches which belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics which are used for the relief of pain.

Throbbing pain that is sometimes felt during a migraine is linked to swollen blood vessels 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. 

How to take Midrid

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.

Children

Midrid is not recommended for use in children.

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 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.

Possible side effects

Some people may have side-effects when taking this medicine. If you experience any of the following side effects contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately: you may get a rash or similar allergic reaction if you are allergic to paracetamol (see section 2) dizziness tingling/cold fingers or toes.

Do not take Midrid if you have or have had:

• an allergic reaction to paracetamol, isometheptene mucate or any of the ingredients
• severe problems with your kidneys, liver or heart
• severe high blood pressure
• glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye)
• medicines for depression, known as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) within the last 14 days
• porphyria - a genetic blood disorder

If you are allergic to paracetamol or have other problems when taking paracetamol you must tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking Midrid. 

Take special care with Midrid and tell your doctor if you suffer with:

• diabetes cardiovascular diseases
• an overactive thyroid
• spinal cord injury
• liver damage caused by alcoholism
• an eating disorder

Taking Midrid with food and drink

You should avoid alcohol on the same day that you take Midrid.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

Do not take this medication:

• if you are pregnant or might be pregnant
• if you are breast-feeding
• in the first few weeks after childbirth.

Driving and operating machinery

No information available regarding the effect of this medication on your ability to drive or use machinery. You must not drive if you feel tired or drowsy. Important information about some of the ingredients in Midrid

Midrid contains paracetamol. Do not take any other medicine containing paracetamol.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the above description and patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for “MHRA yellowcard” in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.