Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Trans Pharmaceuticals
Active Ingredient	Domperidone (10mg) + Flunarizine (5mg) + Paracetamol (500mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	637

FAQ

Can I take a higher dose of this medicine than recommended?

No, taking higher than recommended dose of Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg can lead to increased side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of migraine attacks, which are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg?

Keep this medicine in the packet or container it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.

What can cause or trigger a migraine attack?

Certain physical or environmental factors, such as foods, hormonal changes, weather, and stress, can lead to or “trigger” a migraine. However, it’s important to remember that triggers are different for everyone. That’s why, to help prevent migraine attacks, you need to figure out which triggers affect you and which ones don’t. Keeping a headache diary is an effective way to track triggers, and it will help you talk to your healthcare professional about your condition.

Can the Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg cause sleepiness?

Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg can cause sleepiness, dizziness or drowsiness. If you have these symptoms, do not drive a car, use machinery, or do anything where you need to be alert.

Can I stop taking Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg when my migraine symptoms are relieved?

Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg is used in the treatment of migraine attack. This medicine should be continued as advised by the doctor.

Can the use of Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg cause dry mouth?

Yes, the use of Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night. You may use lip balm if your lips are also dry. Try to avoid foods that are acidic (like lemons), spicy and salty.

Can I drink alcohol while using Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg?

No, you should not drink alcohol using Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg. Drinking alcohol while taking Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg can make you feel very drowsy and sleepy.

What if you forget to take Turrant Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg Tablet Reviews

Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of migraine. It prevents pain signals and fever associated with migraine. It also blocks certain substances in the brain that trigger nausea or vomiting during migraine headaches.

Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are weight gain, and dryness in the mouth. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your drowsiness.

Migraine attacks can be managed by identifying migraine-causing triggers which may be red wine, caffeine withdrawal, stress, and skipped meals, etc. You can identify personal triggers by maintaining a diary of what you are doing, what you are eating, and any stressful activity happened before migraine attack. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases.

How Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg Tablet Works

Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg is a combination of three medicines: Domperidone, Flunarizine and Paracetamol which prevent migraine accompanied by nausea/vomiting. Domperidone is an antiemetic and prokinetic which blocks the action of a dopamine (a chemical messenger) in the brain which causes nausea and vomiting. Flunarizine is a calcium channel blocker which works by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels in the head thereby preventing migraine headache. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain.

How to Use Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg Tablet

In Migraine: Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg is a combination of medicines that treat and prevent migraine headaches. It changes the electrical activity in the brain, blocks chemicals responsible for pain sensation and also blocks signals that cause nausea/vomiting associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of migraine headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.

Uses of Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg Tablet

Migraine

Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

It can make you feel dizzy, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down for a long time.
Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:Have your meals at the same time every day.Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures.Avoid loud music and noisy places.Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol, and smoking.f) Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg helps to ease the pain you feel during a migraine headache as well as helps to stop you from feeling sick.
Turrant 10 mg/5 mg/500 mg can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them.