For the short term treatment of acute moderate pain which is not relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone such as migraine attacks, including the symptoms of migraine headache, nausea and vomiting.
There are two types of MIGRALEVE® tablet available:
- MIGRALEVE® Pink tablets
- MIGRALEVE® Yellow tablets
They are available separately or together in one pack.
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 tablets.
Codeine can be used in children over 12 years of age for the short-term relief of moderate pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone.
This product contains codeine. Codeine belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics which act to relieve pain. It also contains paracetamol, another analgesic to relieve pain.
Ingredients
Each Migraleve Pink Tablet contains the Active Ingredients: Paracetamol DC 96% 520 mg equivalent to
Paracetamol 500mg, Codeine Phosphate 8 mg, Buclizine Hydrochloride 6.25 mg
Also contains E127 & E171.
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 (ironoxide yellow).
Side effects
Migraleve can have side effects, like all medicines, although these don’t affect everyone and are usually mild.
If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and tell your doctor straightaway:
- Becoming unusually fired, unexpected bruising or bleeding and getting more infections (such as colds) than usual.
- Allergic reactions including swelling of the face, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing, unexplained wheezing, shortness of breath which may be accompanied by skin rash or hives.
- Signs of codeine toxicity e.g. shallow breathing, confusion or extreme sleepiness.
- Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported. Symptoms may include: skin reddening, blisters, rash. If skin reactions occur or existing skin symptoms worsen, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Warnings and precautions
Can cause addiction. For three days use only.
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully.
Do not exceed the stated dose. May cause drowsiness. If affected do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcoholic drink.
Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products. immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well.
contains paracetamol.
If you need to take this medicine for more than three days you must see your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine contains codeine which can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than three days. If you take this medicine for headaches for more than three days it can make them worse.
Do not take with prescribed medicine without the advice of a doctor. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
This product is typically dispatched within 1-2 working days from date of order
Please note that we do not operate at the weekends. Orders placed after 2pm Friday will not get processed until the following Monday morning.
Standard Delivery
Our standard delivery charge is £2.90.
We use a tracked 48 Hour service for our standard delivery.
Next Day Delivery
Due to COVID-19 we are not currently offering Next Day Delivery as our couriers are not always adhering to the delivery timescales, we will introduce this again in the future.
Prescriptions
Private prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery, free of charge (all private prescription items have a minimum order value of £5.00). NHS prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery.
Normal delivery charges will apply for non-prescription items in the same basket.
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