Protag F 40mg/10mg Capsule SR

Short Description

Protag F 40mg/10mg Capsule SR is a combination of two medicines that helps in preventing migraine. This medicine is not used for treatment of acute migraine attack.

Dosage Form

Capsule SR

Introduction

Protag F 40mg/10mg Capsule 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. Protag F 40mg/10mg Capsule SR is to be taken empty stomach.

Protag F 40mg/10mg Capsule 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).

You have been prescribed Protag F 40mg/10mg Capsule SR for prevention of migraine headaches. Do not take it to treat an acute attack of migraine. Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack: Have your meals at the same time everyday Have your meals at the same time everyday Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress 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 Protag F 40mg/10mg Capsule SR affects you. Keep taking it regularly every day, even if you don't have any symptoms Keep taking it regularly every day, even if you don't have any symptoms