Cipnol-F 5 Tablet SR

Short Description

Cipnol-F 5 Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines that helps in preventing migraine.

Dosage Form

Tablet SR

Introduction

Cipnol-F 5 Tablet SR should be taken on empty stomach but try to have it same time regularly at a fixed time preferably at night. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Lifestyle modifications like avoiding stress, smoking, and processed food items may help this medicine work better.

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. Cipnol-F 5 Tablet SR is to be taken empty stomach.

Cipnol-F 5 Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: Propranolol and Flunarizine which prevents migraine. Propranolol is a beta blocker and Flunarizine is a calcium channel blocker. They work by stabilizing the reactive nerve cells and increasing the threshold to migraine activation. They also inhibit cortical spreading depression (CSD- electric waves that move across the brain and cause pain and inflammation).

Have your meals at the same time everyday Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures Avoid loud music and noisy places Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol, and smoking Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress It should be taken at night-time before going to bed. It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Cipnol-F 5 Tablet SR affects you. Keep taking it regularly every day, even if you don't have any symptoms.