Migraine
What roles do migraine medicines have?
Migraine is a neurological condition that may involve recurrent headache attacks and symptoms such as nausea or sensitivity to light and sound. Treatment choices commonly fall into different roles: preventive medicines are used to reduce the frequency or burden of attacks over time, while acute medicines are intended for use during an attack. The appropriate approach depends on an authorised prescriber's assessment, including attack pattern and medical history.
How do prevention and acute-attack options differ?
Propranolol is a beta blocker with a long-established role in migraine prevention for suitable patients. Rizatriptan is a triptan used for the acute treatment of migraine attacks. These medicines have materially different purposes and active ingredients, so they should not be treated as interchangeable. A prescriber can advise which treatment role, strength and product are appropriate.
Which migraine products do we list?
We list two oral tablet options in this category. The table highlights their distinct treatment roles and the strengths and offers available from us.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Available strengths | Price from | Lowest price per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inderal | Propranolol | Tablets | 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg | A$101.84 | A$0.65 per tablet |
| Maxalt | Rizatriptan | Tablet | 5 mg, 10 mg | A$57.76 | A$5.96 per tablet |
Inderal pack quantities range from 30 to 360 tablets depending on strength. Maxalt is offered in packs ranging from 8 to 52 tablets depending on strength; the 10 mg option is available in 32- and 48-tablet packs. We show the applicable strength, pack and price before you add an item to your cart.
Are these medicines prescription medicines in Australia?
Yes. In Australia, propranolol and rizatriptan are Schedule 4 Prescription Only Medicines and require a prescription from an authorised prescriber. Registration should be confirmed for the exact product strength and presentation where relevant. A prescription requirement does not mean that every migraine medicine has the same role, so seek professional advice before selecting a preventive or acute-attack option.
How do delivery and storage considerations work?
We can dispatch orders to Australia by tracked Express delivery, estimated at 4-7 days, or Standard delivery, estimated at 14-21 days without tracking. Express shipping costs A$45.58 and Standard shipping costs A$22.78. Free shipping is available for either method when its respective checkout threshold is reached. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Bitcoin and USDT.
Both listed tablet products should be kept tightly closed, protected from light and moisture, and stored at 20°C to 25°C, with brief excursions between 15°C and 30°C permitted. Our packaging helps protect the order during delivery. Once it arrives, collect it promptly and follow the storage directions on each product. Check the packaging when your order arrives and follow the product label and pharmacist's advice.