NURTEC ODT
NURTEC ODT is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient RIMEGEPANT SULFATE manufactured by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc administered by ORAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20260604.
- Generic name
- RIMEGEPANT SULFATE
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
- Product type
- HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
- Route
- ORAL
- Dosage form
- N/A
- NDC
- 72618-3000
- Application
- NDA212728
- Label effective
- 20260604
About this product
NURTEC ODT is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is RIMEGEPANT SULFATE. It is labelled by Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc taken by oral and marketed as a human prescription drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 72618-3000, application NDA212728, label effective 20260604. It is one of 2 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient RIMEGEPANT SULFATE. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.
What it is used for
Across FDA labelling, products containing RIMEGEPANT SULFATE are most often described in connection with: nurtec odt, acute treatment, episodic migraine, without aura, adults preventive, calcitonin gene-related, peptide receptor, antagonist indicated. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE NURTEC ODT is a calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist indicated for the: • acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults ( 1.1 ) • preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Acute Treatment of Migraine NURTEC ODT is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults . 1.2 Preventive Treatment of Episodic Migraine NURTEC ODT is indicated for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults.
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Recommended dosage for acute treatment of migraine: 75 mg taken orally, as needed. ( 2.1 ) • The safety of using more than 18 doses in a 30-day period has not been established. ( 2.1 ) • Recommended dosage for preventive treatment of episodic migraine: 75 mg taken orally every other day. ( 2.2 ) • The maximum dose in a 24-hour period is 75 mg. ( 2.1 ) • NURTEC ODT can be taken with or without food. ( 2.1 , 2.2 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosing for Acute Treatment of Migraine The recommended dose of NURTEC ODT is 75 mg taken orally, as needed. The maximum dose in a 24-hour period is 75 mg. The safety of using more than 18 doses in a 30-day period has not been established. NURTEC ODT can be taken with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 2.2 Recommended Dosing for Preventive Treatment of Episodic Migraine The recommended dosage of NURTEC ODT is 75 mg taken orally every other day , with or without food . 2.3 Administration Information Instruct the patient on the following administration instructions: • Use dry hands when opening the blister pack. • Peel back the foil covering of one blister and gently remove the orally disintegrating tablet (ODT). Do not push the ODT through the foil. • As soon as the blister is opened, remove the ODT and place on the tongue; alternatively, the ODT may be placed under the tongue. • The ODT will disintegrate in saliva so that it can be swallowed without additional liquid. • Take the ODT immediately after opening the blister pack. Do not store the ODT outside the blister pack for future use. 2.4 Concomitant Administration with Strong or Moderate CYP3A4 Inhibitors Avoid concomitant administration of NURTEC ODT with strong inhibitors of CYP3A4. Avoid another dose of NURTEC ODT within 48 hours when it is concomitantly administered with moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 [see Drug Interactions (7.1) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 2.5 Concomitant Administration with Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inducers Avoid concomitant administration of NURTEC ODT with strong or moderate inducers of CYP3A, which may lead to loss of efficacy of NURTEC ODT [see Drug Interactions (7.2) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 2.6 Concomitant Administration with Potent Inhibitors of P-gp Avoid another dose of NURTEC ODT within 48 hours when it is concomitantly administered with potent inhibitors of P-gp [see Drug Interactions (7.3) , Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS NURTEC ODT is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to rimegepant, NURTEC ODT, or any of its components. Reactions have included anaphylaxis and delayed serious hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Patients with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to rimegepant, NURTEC ODT, or to any of its components. ( 4 )
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Raynaud’s Phenomenon [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] • Acute treatment of migraine: the adverse reaction reported in ≥1% of patients treated with NURTEC ODT is nausea. ( 6.1 ) • Preventive treatment of episodic migraine: adverse reactions reported in ≥2% for rimegepant and ≥1% higher than placebo are nausea and abdominal pain/dyspepsia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer Inc. at 1-800-438-1985 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Acute Treatment of Migraine The safety of NURTEC ODT for the acute treatment of migraine in adults has been evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (Study 1) in 682 patients with migraine who received one 75 mg dose of NURTEC ODT [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Approximately 85% were female, 74% were White, 21% were Black, and 17% were Hispanic or Latino. The mean age at study entry was 40 years (range 18-75 years of age). Long-term safety was assessed in an open-label extension study using a different oral dosage form of rimegepant. That study evaluated 1,798 patients, dosing intermittently for up to one year, including 1,131 patients who were exposed to rimegepant 75 mg for at least 6 months, and 863 who were exposed for at least one year, all of whom treated an average of at least two migraine attacks per month. The most common adverse reaction in Study 1 was nausea (2% in patients who received NURTEC ODT compared to 0.4% of patients who received placebo). Hypersensitivity, including dyspnea and severe rash, occurred in less than 1% of patients treated with NURTEC ODT [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Preventive Treatment of Episodic Migraine The safety of NURTEC ODT for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults has been established in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with an open-label extension (Study 2) using a different oral dosage form of rimegepant [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . In the 12-week, double-blind treatment period, 370 patients with migraine received one 75 mg dose of rimegepant every other day . Approximately 81% were female, 80% were White, 17% were Black, and 28% were Hispanic or Latino. The mean age at study entry was 41 years (range 18-74 years of age). Long-term safety was assessed in an open-label extension study that included 603 patients who were treated for up to one year. Overall, 527 patients were exposed to rimegepant 75 mg for at least 6 months, and 311 were exposed for at least one year. The most common adverse reactions (occurring in at least 2% of rimegepant-treated patients and at a frequency of at least 1% higher than placebo) in Study 2 were nausea (2.7% in patients who received rimegepant compared with 0.8% of patients who received placebo) and abdominal pain/dyspepsia (2.4% in patients who received rimegepant compared with 0.8% of patients who received placebo). 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of NURTEC ODT. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Immune System Disorders : Hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis) [see Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Vascular Disorders : Hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] , Raynaud’s phenomenon [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]
How products containing RIMEGEPANT SULFATE compare
FDA lists 2 drug label records with RIMEGEPANT SULFATE as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.
| Dosage form | Products | Manufacturer | Products |
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| — | — | Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc | 1 |
| — | — | Sportpharm LLC | 1 |
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Recall and safety notices
1 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. A match means the firm or product name appears in the enforcement report; confirm lot numbers and dates against the official FDA notice before acting.
| Recall | Product | Firm | Class | Status | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-0451-2021 | NURTEC ODT (RIMEGEPANT) 75MG 8 BPK; NDC/UPC 72618-3000-2; RX; TABLETS FOR RAPID DISSOLUTION (NOT SUBLINGUAL) | Cardinal Health Inc. | Class II | Terminated | 20210602 |
Frequently asked questions
What is NURTEC ODT used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE NURTEC ODT is a calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist indicated for the: • acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults ( 1.1 ) • preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Acute Treatment of Migraine NURTEC ODT is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults . 1.2 Preventive Treatment of …
Who makes NURTEC ODT?
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc is the labeler of record for NURTEC ODT. 2 FDA label records share the active ingredient RIMEGEPANT SULFATE, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.
What form does NURTEC ODT come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.
Is NURTEC ODT prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human prescription drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.
Are there other products containing RIMEGEPANT SULFATE?
Yes. 2 FDA drug label records list RIMEGEPANT SULFATE as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.
Has NURTEC ODT been recalled?
1 FDA recall record(s) match this product name or manufacturer. Review the recall and safety notices section on this page and confirm lot numbers against the official FDA enforcement report.
Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.
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