Blackmores Migraine Aid
This may assist in reducing the symptoms and frequency of migraine headaches if taken regularly. Blackmores Migraine Aid can also help to provide a reduction in the number and severity of attacks as well as help reduce nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light associated with episodes.
Features and benefits
- Convenient one a day dosage
How it works
There is a significant body of research to support the role of feverfew (and its sesquiterpene lactones - considered to be the main active constituents) in the prevention of migraine, and it has been found to produce a significant reduction in the number and severity of attacks experienced by sufferers, as well as to reduce the amount of associated vomiting.
The preventive action with regard to migraine appears
to be a combination of several mechanisms, including
inhibition of production of inflammatory compounds
(including prostaglandins, leukotrienes and thromboxanes),
inhibition of platelet aggregation, improved secretion
of anti-inflammatory compounds (such as histamine and
serotonin) and a tonic effect on vascular smooth muscle.
Dosage of Blackmores Migraine Aid
Adults - Take one capsule daily with breakfast, or as professionally prescribed. The beneficial effects of Blackmores Migraine Aid occur after two to three weeks and use can be maintained over a prolonged period.
Children (under 12 years) - Only as professionally prescribed.
Cautions
- Do not use during pregnancy.
- If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.
- Contraindicated with allergy to Asteraceae/Compositae species (the daisy family of plants).
- Always read the label. Use only as directed.
Side Effects
- May occasionally cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, flatulence, diarrhoea).
Active Ingredients Per Capsule
| Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew) leaf powder | 125 mg |
| (standardised to contain parthenolide 250mcg) |
Medicine Interactions
None noted in the literature.
Physical Description
An opaque green, unprinted, oval, soft gelatin capsule.
