Rizact 5 Mg Tablet
40 Tablets $65.00
Rizact 5mg by Cipla contains 5 mg of rizatriptan (generic Maxalt) — the dose for people on propranolol or sensitive to triptans. Ships from India. Delivery to the USA takes 7–14 days, 100% delivery guaranteed. Free shipping on orders over $100.
| Strength | Rizatriptan 5 mg |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredient | Rizatriptan (triptan) |
| Used For | Acute migraine with or without aura |
| How to Take | One tablet at the start of a migraine; repeat after 2 hours if needed |
| Pharmaceutical Company | Cipla Ltd |
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Category: Painkiller
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What is Rizact 5mg?
Rizact 5mg contains 5 mg of rizatriptan, the active ingredient in Maxalt. It is made by Cipla and is used to stop a migraine attack once it starts.
Rizatriptan is one of the fastest-acting triptan tablets. The 5 mg strength is the right dose for people who take propranolol — which raises rizatriptan levels — and for those who get side effects on 10 mg.
How Rizatriptan Works
During a migraine, blood vessels around the brain widen and nerves release inflammatory signals, including a protein called CGRP. Rizatriptan is a triptan: it stimulates serotonin receptors (5-HT1B and 5-HT1D) that narrow those vessels and switch off the release of pain signals.
Triptans treat a migraine that has already started — they do not prevent attacks. They work best taken early, while the headache is still mild, and they also ease the nausea and sensitivity to light and sound that come with a migraine. They do not help ordinary tension headaches.
How to Take Rizact 5mg
- Take one tablet with water as soon as the migraine pain starts.
- If the migraine comes back, you can take another dose after at least 2 hours.
- If you take propranolol: use 5 mg only, and no more than 15 mg (three tablets) in 24 hours.
- Otherwise, do not take more than 30 mg in 24 hours.
Why the 5 mg Dose Matters With Propranolol
Propranolol, a beta-blocker often used to prevent migraine, slows the breakdown of rizatriptan and roughly doubles the amount in your blood. That is why the 5 mg tablet exists. If you take Inderal or Ciplar-LA, Rizact 5mg is the strength to use.
Side Effects
Triptan side effects are usually brief, often lasting less than an hour.
Common and usually mild:
- Tingling, warmth or flushing
- Tightness or heaviness in the chest, throat, neck or jaw
- Drowsiness or dizziness
- Tiredness or weakness
- Dry mouth or nausea
Stop and get medical help right away if you have:
- Chest pain or pressure that is severe or does not go away, or pain spreading to the arm or jaw.
- Sudden weakness or numbness on one side, slurred speech or loss of vision.
- Severe stomach pain or bloody diarrhea.
- Agitation, hallucinations, fast heartbeat, fever, sweating and muscle twitching — possible serotonin syndrome, especially if you also take an antidepressant.
Who Should Not Take It
Do not use Rizact if you:
- Have coronary heart disease, angina, or have had a heart attack.
- Have had a stroke or mini-stroke (TIA), or have peripheral vascular disease.
- Have high blood pressure that is not controlled.
- Have hemiplegic migraine (weakness on one side) or migraine with brainstem aura.
- Have taken another triptan or an ergotamine medicine (such as Cafergot) in the last 24 hours.
- Have taken an MAO inhibitor antidepressant in the last 2 weeks.
- Have severe liver disease.
Talk to a doctor first if you:
- Have risk factors for heart disease — high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obesity, a family history, or you are a man over 40 or a woman past menopause. Your doctor may want to check your heart first.
- Take an SSRI or SNRI antidepressant (for example fluoxetine, sertraline, venlafaxine).
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Use pain relievers or triptans on 10 or more days a month — this can cause medication-overuse headache.
Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.
How to Store It
- Store at room temperature, below 86°F (30°C), away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight.
- Keep the tablets in their strip until you need one; do not keep them in the bathroom.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.
Shipping, Delivery and Discreet Packaging
- Ships from: India
- Delivery to the USA: 7–14 days, with a tracking number provided once your order ships
- Shipping: free on orders over $100
- Delivery guarantee: 100% delivery guaranteed — see our shipping policy
- Discreet packaging: the outer box does not show the name Rizact 5mg or the drug name
- Pack sizes: choose a pack above to see the current price
Sources and Medical Review
The medical information on this page is drawn from U.S. National Library of Medicine references, published prescribing information and independent evidence reviews.
Triptans are prescription-only medicines in the USA. Rizact 5mg is manufactured in India and is not an FDA-approved product. The information on this page is for reference only and does not replace advice from a licensed doctor or pharmacist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rizact 5mg used for?
To stop a migraine attack once it has started.
Is Rizact the same as Maxalt?
It contains the same active ingredient, rizatriptan. Rizact is Cipla's generic version.
Why would I take 5 mg instead of 10 mg?
If you take propranolol, or if 10 mg gives you side effects. Propranolol roughly doubles rizatriptan levels in the blood.
How fast does Rizact work?
Many people feel relief within 30 minutes to 2 hours.
How much Rizact can I take in a day?
Up to 30 mg in 24 hours, or 15 mg if you take propranolol, with at least 2 hours between doses.
Can Rizact be used every day?
No. It is for attacks only. Frequent use can cause medication-overuse headaches.
