Maxalt
Maxalt is a neurology medication containing Rizatriptan, available as 5/10mg tablets.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Rizatriptan
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5/10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Maxalt vary by country.
Details
- Conditions
- Migraine
- Alternative Name
- Maxalt Melt
- Therapeutic Class
- 5-HT1 Receptor Agonist
- Pharmacological Class
- Triptan
- Minor Side Effects
- dizziness, somnolence, paresthesia
- Moderate Side Effects
- nausea, dry mouth
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral use
- Prescription Status
- Available without prescription
- Originator
- Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Drug Interactions
- MAO inhibitors, Ergotamine, SSRIs
- Age Restrictions
- Not recommended for under 18 years.
What you will receive
Maxalt is the originator brand name, made by Merck Sharp & Dohme. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Merck Sharp & Dohme and do not ship the original Maxalt.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Rizatriptan) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.