Recommended dose: 1 mg or 2.5 mg. May repeat dose after 4 hours if needed; not to exceed 5 mg in any 24- hour period. Mild or moderate renal or hepatic impairment: recommended starting dose is 1 mg not to exceed 2.5 mg in any 24-hour period. ( 2.2 , 2.3 ) 2.1 Dosing Information The recommended dose of naratriptan tablets is 1 mg or 2.5 mg. If the migraine returns or if the patient has only partial response, the dose may be repeated once after 4 hours, for a maximum dose of 5 mg in a 24-hour period. The safety of treating an average of more than 4 migraine attacks in a 30-day period has not been established. 2.2 Dosage Adjustment in Patients With Renal Impairment Naratriptan tablets are contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance: <15 mL/min) because of decreased clearance of the drug . In patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, the maximum daily dose should not exceed 2.5 mg over a 24-hour period and a 1-mg starting dose is recommended . 2.3 Dosage Adjustment in Patients With Hepatic Impairment Naratriptan tablets are contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Grade C) because of decreased clearance .
Max: 5 mg in a 24-hour period
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