Sumatriptan 50mg tablets (6 tabs)

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Sumatriptan 50mg tablets are a fast-acting prescription-only treatment for acute migraine attacks, with or without aura. As part of the triptan class of medications, Sumatriptan helps relieve pain and associated migraine symptoms by targeting blood vessels in the brain and reducing inflammation. This private pharmacy service allows adults aged 18–65 with a confirmed migraine diagnosis to access effective treatment without a GP appointment. A pharmacist will review your health questionnaire before same-day dispatch.

Active Ingredients

Sumatriptan succinate equivalent to Sumatriptan 50mg

Patient Leaflet Information

Warnings and Restrictions

This is a Prescription Only Medicine (POM).

You must complete a health questionnaire after purchase. A licensed pharmacist will assess your eligibility.

If you are found ineligible, a full refund will be issued.

Do NOT use Sumatriptan if you:

• Are under 18 or over 65
• Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy
• Have kidney or liver disease
• Have heart disease, high blood pressure, or history of stroke
• Have hemiplegic, basilar, or ophthalmoplegic migraine
• Are taking MAO inhibitors, ergotamines, SSRIs, or certain antibiotics/antifungals that interact with triptans

Directions

Adults aged 18–65 only:

• Take 1 tablet (50mg) at the onset of a migraine attack.
• If symptoms return, you may take a second tablet after at least 2 hours.
• Do not exceed 2 tablets in 24 hours.
• If the first dose is ineffective, do not repeat—use an alternative painkiller such as paracetamol or NSAIDs.
• Swallow whole with water. Do not crush or chew.

About Sumatriptan

What is Sumatriptan?

Sumatriptan is a serotonin receptor agonist used to treat acute migraine attacks. It narrows the widened blood vessels in the brain and reduces inflammatory processes associated with migraine pain.

How Does Sumatriptan Work?

It activates specific serotonin (5-HT1B/1D) receptors in the brain, causing blood vessels to constrict and reducing the transmission of pain signals and inflammatory substances.

Understanding the Condition

What is Migraine?

Migraine is a neurological condition marked by intense, throbbing headaches, often on one side of the head. It may include nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Some patients experience aura—visual or sensory disturbances—prior to the headache phase.

Product Compatibility

Can Sumatriptan be used with other medications?

Do not use with other triptans, ergotamine, MAO inhibitors, or SSRIs/SNRIs.

Always consult a pharmacist before combining treatments.

Safety During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Sumatriptan is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Consult your doctor for safer alternatives.

How to Use Sumatriptan

Take 1 x 50mg tablet as soon as your migraine begins.

If migraine returns, you may take a second dose after 2 hours.

Do not exceed 100mg (2 tablets) in 24 hours.

Do not take a second dose if the first did not relieve your symptoms.

Precautions

Avoid use if:

• You have cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases
• You are taking contraindicated medications
• You are allergic to sumatriptan or any ingredient in the tablet
• You experience more than 10 migraines a month without review

Possible Side Effects

Common:

• Dizziness, drowsiness
• Tingling sensations or flushing
• Nausea, muscle aches

Less common but serious:

• Chest or throat tightness
• Shortness of breath
• Visual disturbances
• Severe allergic reactions (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing)

Seek immediate medical help if serious symptoms occur.

Storage Instructions

Store in a dry place below 25°C

Keep in original packaging

Keep out of reach of children

Need Help?

Questions about this medicine? Contact the pharmacy team on 020 8106 7084 or through the contact form on this website. Our GPhC-registered pharmacists answer clinical questions through our official channels only.