INTRODUCTION:
In Prevention of Migraine Sibelium 10mg Tablet helps improve the flow of blood in your brain and prevents abnormal activity of muscles that triggers migraines. It is a very effective medicine for preventing migraine attacks, however, it does not treat an attack that has already started. By preventing and reducing the frequency migraine attacks, the medicine can help you carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.
Uses / Indications:
Prevention of Migraine
BENEFITS/INSTRUCTION:
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. Sibelium 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
Weight gain | Muscle pain | Fatigue | Constipation | Nausea | Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Runny nose | Increased appetite | Depression | Stomach discomfort | Breast pain
How to use:
Prevention of Migraine
How it works:
Migraine headaches are thought to result from the dilatation of blood vessels in the head. Sibelium 10mg Tablet works by preventing loss of tone and dilation of blood vessels, thus preventing the migraine headache.
Pregnancy interaction:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
LACTATION INTERACTION:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alcohol Interaction:
UNSAFE
DRIVING INTERACTION:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Interactions / Warnings:
- Alcohol : UNSAFE - Sibelium 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Sibelium 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Sibelium 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Sibelium 10mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Sibelium 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sibelium 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. However, consult your doctor if have severe kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Sibelium 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sibelium 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Faq for medicine:
Q. Is Sibelium 10mg Tablet safe?::: Sibelium 10mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.| Q. What is Sibelium 10mg Tablet used for?::: Sibelium 10mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker and is used to prevent migraine attacks. Migraine is a recurrent throbbing headache that typically affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision.| Q. Does Sibelium 10mg Tablet cause weight gain?::: Sibelium 10mg Tablet can cause weight gain. It is caused by an increase in appetite (feeling hungry) and can be avoided by keeping to your usual diet. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Sibelium 10mg Tablet.| Q. Does Sibelium 10mg Tablet work?::: Sibelium 10mg Tablet works if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|
Description:
Sibelium 10mg Tablet is a medicine used for the prevention of migraines. However, it cannot treat an acute attack and will only work to prevent migraines for as long as you continue to take the medicine. This medicine relaxes the brain, preventing migraine headaches. Sibelium 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly. Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include muscle pain, fatigue, constipation, nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and runny nose. Some other side effects that may be seen on taking this medicine are increased appetite, depression, stomach discomfort, and breast pain. It may also cause sleepiness at the beginning of your treatment, so do not drive, operate machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you. It may also cause weight gain and to prevent it you can eat a healthy balanced diet and should exercise regularly. This medicine may cause changes in your mood and you may feel depressed, therefore, regular monitoring of behavior is important. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Expert advice:
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. Sibelium 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Medicine interaction:
Always consult a healthcare professional before using any medication. If you have specific questions about a particular medicine, please consult a pharmacist or a doctor for personalized advice
USE OF:
Prevention of Migraine
Liver Interaction:
CAUTION
KIDNEY INTERACTION:
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
IF MISS:
If you miss a dose of Sibelium 10mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
SAFETY ADVICE:
- Alcohol : UNSAFE - Sibelium 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Sibelium 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Sibelium 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Sibelium 10mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Sibelium 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sibelium 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. However, consult your doctor if have severe kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Sibelium 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sibelium 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
PRIMARY USE:
Prevention of Migraine
FACT BOX:
Chemical Class::Diphenylmethanes Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::NEURO CNS|Action Class::Calcium channel blocker- migraine prevention
Q & A:
Q. Is Sibelium 10mg Tablet safe?::: Sibelium 10mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.| Q. What is Sibelium 10mg Tablet used for?::: Sibelium 10mg Tablet is a calcium channel blocker and is used to prevent migraine attacks. Migraine is a recurrent throbbing headache that typically affects one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision.| Q. Does Sibelium 10mg Tablet cause weight gain?::: Sibelium 10mg Tablet can cause weight gain. It is caused by an increase in appetite (feeling hungry) and can be avoided by keeping to your usual diet. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Sibelium 10mg Tablet.| Q. Does Sibelium 10mg Tablet work?::: Sibelium 10mg Tablet works if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|
MANUFACTURER ADDRESS:
Johnson & Johnson Private Limited., 501 Arena Space, Behind Majas Bus Depot, Off Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road, Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai 400 060