Ergotamine, Belladonna Alkaloids, and Phenobarbital (Systemic)

Brand Names : Bellergal-S, Bellergal, Bellergal Spacetabs

Proper Use of This Medicine

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor . If the amount you are to take does not seem to work, do not take more than your doctor ordered. Instead, check with your doctor. Taking too much of this medicine or taking it too often may cause serious effects such as nausea and vomiting; cold, painful hands or feet; or even gangrene. Also, if too much is used, it may become habit-forming.

To take the extended-release tablet form of this medicine:

• Swallow the tablet whole.
• Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet before swallowing it.

Dosing - The dose of this combination medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For oral tablet dosage form:
  • For relieving symptoms of menopause and for preventing headaches:
    • Adults - One tablet in the morning, one tablet at noon, and two tablets at bedtime.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
• For oral extended-release tablet dosage form:
  • For relieving symptoms of menopause and for preventing headaches:
    • Adults - One tablet in the morning and one tablet in the evening.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children since overdose is especially dangerous in children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat and moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.