Cafergot Dosage
Generic name: ergotamine tartrate and caffeine
Dosage form: Suppositories
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Procedure
For the best results, dosage should start at the first sign of an attack.
| RECTALLY | One suppository at start of attack; second suppository after 1 hour, if needed for full relief 1 hr. |
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Early Aministration Gives Maximum Effectiveness
Maximum Adult Dosage
Rectally
Two suppositories is the maximum dose for an individual attack.
Total weekly dosage should not exceed 5 suppositories. CAFERGOT® (ergotamine tartrate and caffeine) suppositories should not be used for chronic daily administration.
In carefully selected patients, with due consideration of maximum dosage recommendations, administration of the drug at bedtime may be an appropriate short-term preventive measure.
