Zolmitriptan
(Zomig® , Zolmitriptan)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
Available as orodispersible tablets
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
Available as orodispersible tablets and melts
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
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Zolmitriptan
Usual formulation brand names
Zomig®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
2.5mg, 5mg - orodispersible
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
2.5mg - melt
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
5mg
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 information available.
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available.
Notes
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