Maxalt Maxalt MAXALT is a medication of the triptan family used for the abortive treatment of migraine attacks in adults. MAXALT is a member of a class of drugs called selective 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonists. It is available as a traditional tablet (MAXALT) and as an orally disintegrating tablet (MAXALT-MLTâ„¢). Unless otherwise stated, the information contained in this document applies both to MAXALT Tablets and to MAXALT-MLT orally disintegrating tablets. Tell your doctor about your symptoms. Your doctor will decide if you have migraine. Use MAXALT only for a migraine attack. MAXALT should not be used to treat headaches that might be caused by other, more serious conditions. MAXALT-MLT orally disintegrating tablets and conventional MAXALT tablets will both be available in 10 mg and 5 mg strengths; there is evidence that the 10 mg dose may provide a greater effect than the 5 mg dose.