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Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio 2.5 mg Orodispersible TabletsEFG
zolmitriptan
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Contents of the pack
Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio belongs to a group of medicines called triptans.
Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio is used to treat migraine headaches in adults aged 18 and over.
If you are not sure if any of these apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Talk to your doctor before you start taking zolmitriptan flas:
If you go to hospital, tell the doctor or nurse that you are taking Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio.
Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio is not recommended for people under 18 or over 65 years old.
As with other migraine treatments, taking too much Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio may make your headaches worse. Talk to your doctor if you think this is happening to you. You may need to stop taking Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio to correct the problem.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes herbal medicines and medicines you have bought without a prescription.
In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
Migraine medicines
Medicines for depression
Serotonin syndrome is a rare but potentially life-threatening disorder that has been reported in some patients who took zolmitriptan in combination with so-called serotonergic medicines (for example, certain medicines for the treatment of depression). Symptoms of serotonin syndrome can include, for example, restlessness, tremors, confusion, fever, sweating, muscle spasms, rigidity, uncoordinated movements of the limbs or eyes, and involuntary muscle contractions. Your doctor can give you more information.
Other medicines
If you are using herbal preparations that contain St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum), it may be more likely that you will experience side effects from Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio.
Taking Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio with food and drink
You can take Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio with or without food. This does not affect how Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio works.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
This medicine contains 0.90 mg of aspartame in each orodispersible tablet.
Aspartame is a source of phenylalanine, which may be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disorder in which phenylalanine accumulates because the body cannot eliminate it properly.
Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio contains benzyl alcohol
This medicine contains 0.000024 mg of benzyl alcohol in each orodispersible tablet. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can accumulate in your body and cause side effects (metabolic acidosis).
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have liver or kidney disease. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can accumulate in your body and cause side effects (metabolic acidosis).
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
You can take Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio as soon as a migraine headache starts. You can also take it once the headache has started.
The recommended dose is one tablet (2.5 mg).
If the tablets do not give you enough help with your migraine, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may increase the dose to 5 mg or change your treatment. Do not take more than the dose that has been prescribed for you.
Do not take more than two doses in a day. The maximum daily dose is 5 mg.
If you take more Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio than you should
If you have taken more zolmitriptan flas than your doctor has prescribed, talk to your doctor or go to the nearest hospital or call the Poison Information Service on 91 562 04 20. Take the medicine zolmitriptan flas and this leaflet with you.
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Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Some of the symptoms mentioned below may be part of the migraine attack itself.
Stop taking zolmitriptan flas and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
Other side effects that may occur:
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
Reporting of side effects:
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not store above 30°C. Store in the original package.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment.
Composition of Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio
The active substance is zolmitriptan. Each orodispersible tablet contains 2.5 mg of active substance.
The other ingredients are: mannitol (E-421), crospovidone, calcium silicate, aspartame (E-951), orange flavor, strawberry flavor (which contains benzyl alcohol), citric acid monohydrate, and magnesium stearate.
Appearance of Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio and contents of the pack
Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio orodispersible tablets are white, flat-faced, and round.
Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio is available in aluminium blister packs containing 2, 6, or 12 (6x2) orodispersible tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Other presentations
Zolmitriptan Flas Teva-ratio 5 mg orodispersible tablets: packs of 2, 6, or 12 (6x2) orodispersible tablets.
Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer
Marketing authorisation holder
Teva Pharma, S.L.U.
C/Anabel Segura, 11. Edificio Albatros B, 1ª Planta.
28108 Alcobendas (Madrid)
Manufacturer
Neuraxpharm Pharmaceuticals, S.L.
Avda. Barcelona 69
08970 Sant Joan Despí
Barcelona – Spain
Date of last revision of this leaflet:June 2025
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es/)
You can access detailed and up-to-date information about this medicine by scanning the QR code included in the packaging with your smartphone. You can also access this information at the following internet address: https://cima.aemps.es/cima/dochtml/p/74379/P_74379.html
The average price of ZOLMITRIPTAN FLAS TEVA-RATIO 2.5 mg ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLETS in October, 2025 is around 16.08 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the region, pharmacy, and whether a prescription is required. Always check with a local pharmacy or online source for the most accurate information.
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