Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Do not use this medicine for a headache that is different from your usual migraines. Talk to your doctor about what to do for regular headaches.

To relieve your migraine as soon as possible, use this medicine as soon as the headache pain begins. Even if you get warning signals of a coming migraine (an aura), you should wait until the headache pain starts before using rimegepant.

Ask your doctor ahead of time about any other medicine you might take if rimegepant does not work. After you use the other medicine, check with your doctor as soon as possible. Headaches that are not relieved by rimegepant are sometimes caused by conditions that need other treatment.

This medicine usually comes with patient information or directions. Read them carefully and make sure you understand them before taking this medicine. If you have any questions, ask your doctor.

To use:

  • Do not open the blister pack that contains the tablet until you are ready to take it.
  • Make sure your hands are dry. Peel back the foil, then remove the tablet from the blister pack. Do not push the tablet through the foil.
  • Place the tablet on or under your tongue where it will dissolve in seconds.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For oral dosage form (disintegrating tablet):
    • For treatment of acute migraine:
      • Adults—75 milligrams (mg) once a day. The dose is usually not more than 75 mg in a 24-hour period.
      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
    • For prevention of episodic migraine:
      • Adults—75 milligrams (mg) every other day.
      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Portions of this document last updated: July 01, 2024

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