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Midrin Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Midrin (isometheptene mucate, dichloralphenazone and acetaminophen) is used to treat migraine headaches or severe tension headaches. It is a combination of three drugs: acetaminophen, a pain reliever and fever reducer; dichloralphenazone, a sedative; and isometheptene, a vasoconstrictor. Midrin is no longer manufactured, but equivalents (medications that contain the same drug combination) may be available. Consult your doctor and pharmacist. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea.
The usual adult dosage of Midrin is two capsules at once, followed by one capsule every hour until relieved, up to 5 capsules within a 12-hour period. Midrin or equivalent medications may interact with blood thinners, isoniazid, or antidepressants. Acetaminophen is contained in many combination medicines. Read all labels carefully so you don't take too much acetaminophen. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when prescribed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Midrin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
For relief of tension and vascular headaches*.
*Based on a review of this drug (isometheptene mucate) by the National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council and/or other information, FDA has classified the other indication as "possibly" effective in the treatment of migraine headache. Final classification of the less-than-effective indication requires further investigation.
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What is Patient information?
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Midrin Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using acetaminophen, dichloralphenazone, and isometheptene and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- low fever with nausea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite;
- dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- fast or uneven heart rate;
- easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness; or
- fever, chills, sor...
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Midrin Consumer Information: Uses
This combination medication is used to relieve tension and migraine headaches. Acetaminophen helps to decrease the pain from the headache. Isometheptene helps to narrow the widened blood vessels in the head. Headache pain can be caused by these widened blood vessels. Dichloralphenazone helps to relax the body.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor.
Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
For migraine headaches, take at the first sign of the headache as directed by y...
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