Usual Adult Dose for Migraine:
Use only after a clear diagnosis of migraine has been establishedInitial dose: 5 mg or 10 mg orally, once-Provided there has been a response to first dose, a second dose may be administered at least 2 hours later if migraine returnsMaximum dose: 30 mg in a 24-hour period Comments:-The 10 mg dose may provide greater effect, however there may be a greater risk of adverse reactions.-This drug should not be used to treat basilar or hemiplegic migraines because these patients are at a greater risk of stroke.-The safety of treating an average of 4 or more migraine attacks in a 30-day period has not been established; the effectiveness of a second dose or subsequent doses has not been established in placebo-controlled trials.  Use: For the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Migraine:
Use only after a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established6 years or older and weight less than 40 kg: -Initial dose: 5 mg orally once6 years or older and weight 40 kg or greater: -Initial dose: 10 mg orally onceMaximum: 1 dose in any 24-hour period Comments:-This drug should not be used to treat basilar or hemiplegic migraines because these patients are at a greater risk of stroke.-The safety of treating an average of 4 or more migraine attacks in a 30-day period has not been established; the safety and effectiveness of more than 1 dose within 24 hours has not been established.  Use: For the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in patients 6 years or older.
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