Migraleve have two types of tablets:

• Migraleve Pink tablets treat all the symptoms of migraine
• Migraleve Yellow tablets provide relief for continuing migraine symptoms

They are available separately or together in one pack

Migraleve Tablets are available in the following packs -

Migraleve Complete (24 Tablets) [P]

Migraleve Complete Tablets contain both the pink tablets that can prevent an attack from developing and the yellow tablets for continuing migraine symptoms

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Migraleve Pink (24 Tablets) [P]

Migraleve Pink Tablets can prevent a migraine attack from developing and if this first dose is not sufficient and the migraine symptoms continue, Migraleve Yellow Tablets can be used to continue the treatment

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Migraleve Yellow (24 Tablets) [P]

Migraleve Yellow Tablets provide relief for continuing migraine symptoms and should always be taken after the first dose of Migraleve Pink Tablets

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Migraleve is for the treatment of: Migraine attacks, including the symptoms of migraine headache, nausea and vomiting.

Migraleve Pink tablets contain Paracetamol and Codeine which eases pain and Buclizine which helps relieve nausea and vomiting:

• The Pink tablets therefore treat all the symptoms of migraine
• If taken at the first sign of a migraine, Migraleve Pink tablets can prevent an attack from developing.

Migraleve Yellow tablets contain Paracetamol and Codeine for the treatment of pain and relief of continuing migraine symptoms:

• They should always be taken after the first dose of Migraleve Pink

Codeine Restrictions: Because of the danger of addiction we are limiting orders to one pack at a time for products containing codeine or dihydrocodeine, and not accepting further orders within a month. Please read our articles on Codeine Restrictions, Codeine & Dihydrocodeine Information, and How To Choose a Painkiller for more information.

• Can cause addiction. For three days use only.
• If you need to use this medicine for more than three days at a time, see your doctor, pharmacist or health care professional.
• Taking codeine regularly for a long time can lead to addiction, which might cause you to feel restless and irritable when you stop the tablets.
• Taking a painkiller for headaches too often or for too long can make them worse.

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How to take Migraleve Tablets:

• Always follow the instructions in your own product
• Always start with Migraleve Pink tablets
• Swallow the tablets with a glass of water
• Do not take more than the stated dose
• Do not give Migraleve to children under 10 years of age except under medical supervision

Children 10-14 years:

• Swallow 1 Migraleve Pink tablet at the first sign of a migraine attack
• If the migraine persists, then take 1 Migraleve Yellow tablet 4 hours after the Migraleve Pink dose and then every 4 hours
• Do not take more than 4 tablets (1 pink and 3 yellow) in a 24 hour period
• If symptoms persist for more than 3days, talk to your doctor

Adults and Children 15 years and over:

• Swallow 2 Migraleve Pink tablets at the first sign of a migraine attack
• If the migraine persists, then take 2 Migraleve Yellow tablets 4 hours after the Migraleve Pink dose and then every 4 hours
• Do not take more than 8 tablets (2 pink and 6 yellow) in a 24 hour period
• If symptoms persist for more than 3days, talk to your doctor

Migraleve tablets contain potent ingredients and should not be taken continuously for extended periods without the advice of a Doctor

• Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Take your leaflet and any remaining tablets with you.

Each Migraleve Pink tablet contains the active ingredients: Paracetamol DC 96% 520 mg equivalent to Paracetamol 500 mg, Codeine Phosphate 8 mg and Buclizine hydrochloride 6.25 mg.

Other ingredients are: Magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica, stearic acid, pregelatinised maize starch, gelatin, hypromellose, macrogol, E127 (erythrosine), aluminium oxide and E171 (titanium dioxide).

Each Migraleve Yellow tablet contains contains the active ingredients: Paracetamol DC 96% 520 mg equivalent to Paracetamol 500 mg and Codeine Phosphate 8 mg.

Other ingredients are: Magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica, stearic acid, pregelatinised maize starch, gelatin, hypromellose, macrogol, E104 (quinoline yellow), aluminium oxide, E171 (titanium dioxide) and E172 (iron oxide yellow). 

Do not use Migraleve Tablets:

• Unless your migraines have been diagnosed by a doctor
• If you have ever had a bad reaction to Migraleve or any of its ingredients
• If you are taking other medicines containing paracetamol
• If its for a child under 10 years of age except under medical supervision
• If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using Migraleve

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Migraleve if:

• You suffer from liver or kidney disease
• You are taking any other prescribed medicines
• You are not sure about the medicine you are taking
• If any of these bullet points apply to you now or in the past, talk to a doctor or pharmacist

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding: ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this Migraleve

Special Warnings:

• If you need to use Migraleve for more than three days at a time, see your doctor, pharmacist or health care professional. However if you have been prescribed Migraleve do not take it for longer than directed.
• Taking codeine regularly for a long time can lead to addiction, which might cause you to feel restless and irritable when you stop the tablets
• Taking a painkiller for headaches too often or for too long can make them worse

Migraleve Pink tablets: may cause drowsiness. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcoholic drink.

Migraleve can have side-effects like all medicines, although these don't affect everyone and are usually mild:

If you experience the following stop using the medicine and tell your doctor: Allergic reactions such as skin rashes, hives or itching, can occur rarely.

Other effects which may occur: Constipation. Drowsiness, although the desire to sleep can be a symptom of migraine.

Migraine is a common condition, affecting about 10% of the population:

• It is more common in women than men

Migraine consists of a headache, often on one side, accompanied by one or more of the following symptoms:

• An upset stomach, with nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting (being sick)
• Sensitivity to light, sound or smells
• Visual disturbance such as flashing or flickering lights, blind spots or the inability to focus. This invariably occurs before the migraine headache and is known as the aura.

Symptoms of migraine can last from a few hours to 2-3 days, but an attack is usually over within 24 hours.

Migraine is a varied condition and can seriously disrupt your life for the duration of the attack. However, there is complete freedom from symptoms between attacks.

The frequency of attacks is very variable, with some sufferers experiencing only one or two attacks each year, whilst others may at times be affected more than once a week.

Many sufferers can identify factors which trigger or aggravate a migraine attack, such as:

• Physical (over-exertion, too much or too little sleep)
• Psychological (anxiety, depression, stress, shock, excitement)
• Diet (foods such as chocolate, cheese, alcohol, irregular or missed meals)
• Hormonal/physiological (menstruation, oral contraceptives, menopause, high blood pressure).
• Other factors (flickering light, bright light/glare, VDU/TV screen, noise, strong smells).

As soon as you realise a migraine has already started, or is about to start, take Migraleve Pink tablets:

• If taken early enough they can prevent a migraine attack from developing

Migraine in children: Between the ages of 5 and 15, one child in nine suffers from attacks of migraine which they may describe as a "sick headache". The headache is accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or food intolerance. Migraine in children does not differ in any essential way from migraine in adult life but headache symptoms may be less pronounced. Ensure the child does not miss meals or sleep, and avoids foods known to trigger an attack.