MYLAN-ALMOTRIPTAN 6.25 MG
ALMOTRIPTAN (ALMOTRIPTAN MALATE) : 6.25 MG · DIN 02398435 · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Health Canada status: MARKETED
What is MYLAN-ALMOTRIPTAN?
MYLAN-ALMOTRIPTAN 6.25 MG contains ALMOTRIPTAN (ALMOTRIPTAN MALATE) : 6.25 MG. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 02398435, held by MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC, supplied as TABLET for ORAL administration. Health Canada currently lists it as marketed, status dated 22-Jul-2013. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.
What is MYLAN-ALMOTRIPTAN used for?
Acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults and adolescents (12-17 years of age). Not for prophylactic therapy.
Authorized indication as written in the Health Canada product monograph. For healthcare professionals and licensed purchasers; this is not medical advice.
Product details and regulatory record
| DIN | 02398435 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | MYLAN-ALMOTRIPTAN |
| Generic / active ingredient | ALMOTRIPTAN (ALMOTRIPTAN MALATE) : 6.25 MG |
| Manufacturer | MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC |
| Strength | 6.25 MG |
| Dosage form | TABLET |
| Route of administration | ORAL |
| Schedule | Prescription |
| ATC code | N02CC05 ALMOTRIPTAN |
| AHFS class | 28:32.28 |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | MARKETED |
| Status date | 22-Jul-2013 |
| Original market date | 2013-07-22 00:00:00 |
How is it administered?
Acute treatment: 6.25 mg or 12.5 mg. If headache returns, dose may be repeated after 2 hours. Max 25 mg/24 hours. Hepatic/Renal impairment: Start at 6.25 mg; max 12.5 mg/24 hours.
Included because it drives pack selection and wastage. Consult the monograph.
How is it stored and handled?
Not explicitly detailed in provided text (Table of Contents points to page 29, but text ends early). Standard is usually 15-30°C.
How is it supplied?
Not explicitly detailed in provided text (mentions bottles/blisters generally in standard monographs, but specific counts not in snippet).
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity; ischemic cardiac, cerebrovascular, or peripheral vascular syndromes; valvular heart disease; arrhythmias; uncontrolled hypertension; hemiplegic/basilar migraine; severe hepatic impairment.
Warnings and precautions
Use only for clear migraine diagnosis. Risk of myocardial ischemia/infarction. Monitor patients with cardiovascular risk factors. Risk of Serotonin Syndrome and Medication Overuse Headache.
What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code N02CC05 ALMOTRIPTAN. 6 of 13 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
| Product | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALMOTRIPTAN | 12.5 MG | TABLET | PRO DOC LIMITEE | MARKETED | DIN 02424029 |
| ALMOTRIPTAN | 12.5 MG | TABLET | SANIS HEALTH INC | MARKETED | DIN 02466821 |
| MYLAN-ALMOTRIPTAN | 12.5 MG | TABLET | MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC | MARKETED | DIN 02398443 |
| SANDOZ ALMOTRIPTAN | 12.5 MG | TABLET | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | MARKETED | DIN 02405334 |
| TEVA-ALMOTRIPTAN | 12.5 MG | TABLET | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | MARKETED | DIN 02434849 |
| APO-ALMOTRIPTAN | 12.5 MG | TABLET | APOTEX INC | DORMANT | DIN 02405806 |
| APO-ALMOTRIPTAN | 6.25 MG | TABLET | APOTEX INC | DORMANT | DIN 02405792 |
| AXERT 12.5MG | 12.5 MG | TABLET | MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE DIVISION OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON INC | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02248129 |
| AXERT 6.25MG | 6.25 MG | TABLET | MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE DIVISION OF JOHNSON & JOHNSON INC | CANCELLED POST MARKET | DIN 02248128 |
| JAMP ALMOTRIPTAN | 12.5 MG | TABLET | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION | APPROVED | DIN 02556030 |
Who else supplies ALMOTRIPTAN worldwide?
Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. ALMOTRIPTAN appears in 26 registered pack listings across 6 markets, published on 6 different national price bases. Where a Canadian route is closed, that is where an alternative route of supply starts — subject to the import rules in both countries.
Registered listings are not stock. Ask us to confirm what can actually be sourced for your order.
How can I get it?
Nexara Health supplies this product to licensed Canadian buyers — pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, licensed distributors, and clinical trial sponsors or their CROs. We confirm stock, pack size, expiry and pricing at the time of quotation. If the product is on backorder or in shortage, we identify equivalent alternatives and import options where permitted.
Ordering questions
Who can buy this from Nexara?
Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.
What is the lead time?
Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.
Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?
Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.