Skip Ribbon Commands
Skip to main content
Menu

Ergotamine Tartrate + caffeine

Drug Class: Commonly Known As: Category:
Ergotamine Tartrate + Caffeine Cafergot, Caffox

Ergotamine Tartrate + caffeine - Dosage and How to Use

How should Ergotamine Tartrate + caffeine be used?

  • ​Take one to two tablets as soon as you experience a migraine attack.
  • If the migraine is not relieved, you may take another one to two tablets every 30-60 minutes, until the attack is relieved. Maximum 4 tablets per attack in 24 hours, not to be repeated at intervals of less than 4 days, maximum 8 tablets per week. This instruction is specific for Caffox(r) brand. If your medication is of a different brand,  please check with your pharmacist for advice.
  • You may take this medication with or without food.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

What should I do if I overdose?

Ergotamine Tartrate + caffeine - Additional Information

  • Updated on 2/28/2021 12:00:00 AM
  • Article contributed by PSS National Medication Information Workgroup PSS National Medication Information Workgroup
The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

​If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.

Find Your Medicines