Cefaliv is a drug that contains dihydroergotamine mesilate, dipirone monohydrate and caffeine, components indicated for the treatment of vascular headache attacks, including migraine attacks.
This remedy is available in pharmacies for a price of around 12 to 16 reais, requiring a prescription to purchase it.
- Generally.
- The dose of this medicine is 1 to 2 tablets as soon as the first sign of migraine appears.
- If the person does not experience any improvement in symptoms.
- They can take another tablet every 30 minutes.
- Up to a maximum of 6 tablets a day.
This remedy should not be used for more than 10 consecutive days. If the pain persists, consult a doctor. Learn about other remedies that can be used for migraine.
Cefaliv should not be used by people with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula, under 18 years of age, pregnant or lactating women.
In addition, this medicine is also contraindicated in people with severe hepatic and renal impairment, uncontrolled hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, history of acute myocardial infarction, angina and other ischemic heart disease.
Cefaliv should also not be used in people with prolonged hypotension, sepsis after vascular surgery, basilar migraine or hemiplegic, or people with a history of bronchospasm or other allergic reactions induced by nonsterosteroviral anti-inflammatory medications.
Os efeitos colaterais mais comuns que podem ocorrer com o uso do Cefaliv são náuseas, dor ou desconforto no estômago, tonturas, sonolência, vômitos, dores musculares, boca seca, fraqueza, aumento da transpiração, dor abdominal, confusão mental, insônia, diarreia, prisão de ventre, dor no peito, palpitações, aumento ou diminuição dos batimentos do coração, aumento ou diminuição da pressão arterial.
In addition, changes in circulation can also occur due to muscle contractions, changes in blood glucose regulation, changes in sex hormone levels, difficulty getting pregnant, increased blood acidity, nervousness, irritability, tremors, contractions. muscles, restlessness, back pain, allergic reactions, decreased blood cells and impaired kidney function.