caffeine dose for migraine
Usual Adult Dose for Migraine. Oral: Ergotamine 1 mg-caffeine 100 mg per tablet: Initial dose: 2 tablets orally at first sign of an attack; 1 additional tablet every half-hour as needed not to exceed maximum doses Maximum doses: 6 tablets per attack; 10 tablets per 7-day period Rectal: Ergotamine 2 mg-caffeine 100 mg per suppository: Initial dose: 1 suppository rectally at first sign of a migraine attack; 1 additional suppository may be administered after 1 hour if needed for full relief Maximum dose: 2 suppositories per attack; 5 suppositories per 7-day period Comments: