Manufacturer: Pfizer Ltd
Salt Composition : Nicergoline(30mg)
Sermion 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. You should finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. In case you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should continue to take this medicine for as long as the doctor advises and do not stop taking it suddenly as it may result in worsening of headaches.
Side effects associated with the use of this medicine include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, taste changes, agitation, muscle pain, and restlessness. However, these are usually temporary and usually resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or worry you. It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.
Sermion 30mg Tablet works by constricting (narrowing) these blood vessels, thereby relieving the migraine headaches. Sermion 30mg Tablet decreases vascular resistance and increases arterial blood flow, improving the utilization of oxygen and glucose by the blood vessels as well as other areas of the body. It also prevents platelet aggregation which coagulates the blood excessively, giving rise to blood clots and interfering with the blood circulation. Additionally it has antioxidant properties that enhance healing in Raynaud’s disease.
Nicergoline administered orally is rapidly and almost completely absorbed from the gut and is rapidly hydrolysed to an alcohol derivative, 1-methyl-10 alpha-methoxy-9,10-dihydrolysergol (MMDL), which is further N-demethylated to form 10 alpha-methoxy-9,10-dihydrolysergol (MDL).
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Sermion
Fatigue
Nausea
Vomiting
Taste change
Agitation
Muscle pain
Restlessness
Hot flashes
Sleep disturbance
Dizziness
Persons suffering from acute bleeding, myocardial infarction (heart conditions), hypertension, bradycardia or using alpha or beta receptor agonists should consult with their physician before use.
Information regarding the use of Sermion 30mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Sermion 30mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Sermion 30mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
NICERGOLINE is a 'nootropic drug' that is used for cognitive function disorders, migraine headaches, Raynaud's disease and dementia. It also effectively treats vascular disorders, such as cerebral thrombosis, atherosclerosis, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and retinal angiosclerosis.
Drug-Drug Interaction: NICERGOLINE may interact with blood pressure-lowering drugs and water pills.
Drug-Food Interaction: Alcohol may cause dizziness when taken with NICERGOLINE.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using NICERGOLINE, let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney or heart diseases, recent heart attack, irregular heartbeat, bleeding issues, blood pressure, and lung disorders.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Sermion 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Sermion 30mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n \n
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Sermion 30mg Tablet helps in the prevention and treatment 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
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. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Sermion 30mg Tablet affects you.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly as it can cause worsening of headaches.
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. Sermion 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
