What is the main ingredient in Nurtec (rimegepant)?

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Nurtec ODT Ingredients

Active Ingredient

The active ingredient in Nurtec ODT is rimegepant, a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist. 1

Inactive Ingredients

Nurtec ODT contains the following inactive ingredients 1:

  • Benzyl alcohol
  • Eucalyptol
  • Gelatin
  • Limonene
  • Mannitol
  • Menthol
  • Menthone
  • Menthyl acetate
  • Sucralose
  • Vanillin

Formulation Details

  • Rimegepant is available as a 75 mg orally disintegrating tablet (ODT), which dissolves on or under the tongue without the need for water. 1, 2

  • The ODT formulation offers convenience and potentially faster response time compared to conventional tablet formulations. 2

Clinical Context

  • Rimegepant is FDA-approved for both acute treatment of migraine attacks and preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults. 1, 2

  • For acute treatment, rimegepant can be taken once daily as needed, with no more than 1 tablet in 24 hours and not exceeding 18 doses in 30 days. 1

  • For preventive treatment, rimegepant is taken once every other day. 1

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