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• Rizatriptan Benzoate
  

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  Rizatriptan Benzoate

  

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  2.1 Dosing Information in Adults

  The recommended starting dose of rizatriptan benzoate tablets is either 5 mg or 10 mg for the acute treatment of migraines in adults. The 10 mg dose may provide a greater effect than the 5 mg dose, but may have a greater risk of adverse reactions [see Clinical Studies (14.1)] .

  Redosing in Adults

  Although the effectiveness of a second dose or subsequent doses has not been established in placebo-controlled trials, if the migraine headache returns, a second dose may be administered 2 hours after the first dose. The maximum daily dose should not exceed 30 mg in any 24-hour period. The safety of treating, on average, more than four headaches in a 30-day period has not been established.

  2.2 Dosing Information in Pediatric Patients (Age 6 to 17 Years)

  Information related to usage of rizatriptan benzoate in pediatric patients (6 to 17 years old) is approved for Merck & Co., Inc.'s Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets.  However, due to Merck & Co., Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric patient (6 to 17 years old) usage information.

  2.4 Dosage Adjustment for Patients on Propranolol

  Adult Patients In adult patients taking propranolol, only the 5 mg dose of rizatriptan benzoate tablets is recommended, up to a maximum of 3 doses in any 24-hour period (15 mg) [see  Drug Interactions (7.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Pediatric Patients Dosage adjustment information of rizatriptan benzoate for pediatric patients (6 to 17 years old) taking propranolol is approved for Merck & Co., Inc.'s Rizatriptan Benzoate Tablets. However, due to Merck & Co., Inc.'s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that dosage adjustment information.

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