• It is a severe headache often associated with nausea and vomiting as well as sensitivity to light⁴.
• Can last from 4 hours or up to 3 days⁴.
• Runs in families with women being more susceptible⁴.
• May be preceded up to one hour in advance by an aura (a series of signals that a migraine attack is imminent) that may include: ⁴
• Visual disturbances
• Tingling or numbness
• Not being able to speak clearly
• A heavy feeling in the arms and legs
• Ringing in the ears
• Changes in smell, taste, or touch
• Is often triggered by a certain stimulus⁴

How To Take TENAGRIL™ 

• Take 1 capsule daily¹.
• The daily dosage of 100 mg may be increased until obtaining an effect, not exceeding the daily dose of 600 mg. (2 capsules 3 times a day)¹.
• If migraine headaches recur during the use of Tenagril™. A doctor or qualified health care practitioner should be consulted after 2 months¹.

Side Effects

• The frequency of side effects is not known¹.
• Possible side effects include nausea, heartburn, constipation, flatulence, abdominal bloating and diarrhoea¹.

Precautions whilst taking Tenagril™

• Do not take Tenagril™ if you are pregnant or breastfeeding¹.

Complementary Medicine: D33.6 Western Herbal Medicine

• Each capsule contains Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Schultz Bip. (Feverfew) 100 mg
• Tenagril™ is available without a doctor’s prescription¹.

This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by the SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.

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