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Ergotamine/Caffeine

Ergotamine/Caffeine Dosage

Allison Gourley, PharmDKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Reviewed by Allison Gourley, PharmD, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on February 15, 2024

The average cost for 30 tablets of 1mg/100mg of Ergotamine/Caffeine is $206.55 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 76.58% off the average retail price of $881.90.

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Dosage

Quantity

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Price per unit

1mg/100mg

30 tablets

$206.55

$6.89

Typical dosage for Ergotamine/Caffeine

  • Oral tablet: Each tablet contains 1 mg of ergotamine and 100 mg of caffeine. The typical dose is 2 tablets by mouth as soon as you feel a headache coming on. Take 1 more tablet every 30 minutes as needed. Don't take more than 6 tablets per headache episode or more than 10 tablets per week.
  • Rectal suppository (Migergot): Each suppository contains 2 mg of ergotamine and 100 mg of caffeine. The typical dose is 1 suppository inserted rectally as soon as you feel a headache coming on. Take 1 more suppository after 1 hour if you need more relief. Don't use more than 2 suppositories per headache episode or more than 5 suppositories per week.
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