Sumatriptan
(Imigran®, Sumatriptan)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
Yes
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
Yes
Safe or appropriate to crush
Soluble tablets and nasal spray available therefore crushing is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Sumatriptan
Usual formulation brand names
Imigran®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes, some
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes, some
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
50mg, 100mg
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
6mg subcutaneous injection
Nasal/oral spray Strength
10mg, 20mg
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
n/a
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
n/a
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available. Use other formulations if appropriate.
Notes
Sumatriptan dispersed in water has a bitter taste.