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Migraleve Complete 24 Tablets
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Migraleve Complete 24 Tablets
Migraleve Complete 24 Tablets is a combination migraine treatment containing pink and yellow tablets designed to provide short-term relief from acute moderate migraine pain that has not been relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone.
Specially formulated to treat migraine attacks, including associated symptoms such as headache, nausea and vomiting, Migraleve Complete combines three active ingredients: paracetamol, codeine phosphate and buclizine hydrochloride.
The pack contains 16 Migraleve Pink tablets and 8 Migraleve Yellow tablets. The pink tablets are taken at the beginning of a migraine attack to treat pain and associated nausea, while the yellow tablets can be used afterwards if further pain relief is required.
Important: Migraleve contains codeine, an opioid painkiller that can cause addiction. It must only be used for a maximum of three days without further medical advice.
Key Features & Benefits
- Targeted migraine treatment: Provides short-term relief from acute moderate migraine pain.
- Helps relieve associated nausea: Pink tablets contain buclizine hydrochloride to help manage migraine-related nausea and vomiting.
- Two-stage treatment: Pink tablets are used at the beginning of an attack, with yellow tablets available for further pain relief if required.
- Combination pain relief: Contains paracetamol and codeine phosphate.
- 24-tablet pack: Includes 16 pink tablets and 8 yellow tablets.
- Short-term treatment: For migraine attacks where simpler painkillers have not provided adequate relief.
- Suitable for ages 12 and over: Subject to the recommended age-specific dosage and safety restrictions.
How Does Migraleve Complete Work?
Migraleve Complete uses two different tablet formulations to treat migraine symptoms.
Migraleve Pink Tablets
Migraleve Pink tablets contain three active ingredients:
- Paracetamol 500mg: A painkiller that helps relieve migraine headache pain.
- Codeine Phosphate 8mg: An opioid painkiller that works alongside paracetamol to provide additional pain relief.
- Buclizine Hydrochloride 6.25mg: An antihistamine with anti-sickness properties that helps relieve nausea and vomiting associated with migraine attacks.
Pink tablets should be taken when a migraine attack begins or is imminent, following the recommended dosage instructions.
Migraleve Yellow Tablets
Migraleve Yellow tablets contain:
- Paracetamol 500mg: Helps relieve migraine pain.
- Codeine Phosphate 8mg: Provides additional pain relief when required.
The yellow tablets are intended for use after the initial pink dose if migraine pain persists. They do not contain buclizine hydrochloride.
Who Is Migraleve Complete Suitable For?
Migraleve Complete is intended for adults and children aged 12 years and over who experience medically diagnosed migraine attacks involving moderate pain that has not been adequately relieved by simpler painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone.
The combination of pink and yellow tablets may be useful when migraine attacks involve both headache pain and associated nausea or vomiting.
Due to its codeine content, Migraleve Complete is not suitable for everyone. A pharmacist can help determine whether it is appropriate for your symptoms and medical history.
Product Information
- Brand: Migraleve
- Product: Migraleve Complete
- Pack size: 24 tablets
- Pack contents: 16 pink tablets and 8 yellow tablets
- Form: Film-coated tablets
- Active ingredients: Paracetamol, codeine phosphate and buclizine hydrochloride (pink tablets only)
- Uses: Short-term treatment of acute moderate migraine pain, including associated nausea and vomiting
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Maximum treatment duration: 3 days
- Legal classification: Pharmacy Medicine (P)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Migraleve Complete 24 Tablets used for?
Migraleve Complete is used for the short-term treatment of acute moderate migraine pain that has not been relieved by paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin alone. It also helps treat migraine-associated nausea and vomiting.
What is the difference between Migraleve Pink and Yellow tablets?
Migraleve Pink tablets contain paracetamol, codeine and buclizine to treat migraine pain and associated nausea. Migraleve Yellow tablets contain paracetamol and codeine to provide further pain relief if required after the initial pink dose.
How many tablets are in Migraleve Complete?
Migraleve Complete 24 Tablets contains 16 pink tablets and 8 yellow tablets.
Can I take Migraleve Complete with paracetamol?
No. Both Migraleve Pink and Yellow tablets already contain paracetamol. Taking additional paracetamol-containing medicines increases the risk of overdose and liver damage.
How long can I take Migraleve Complete?
Migraleve Complete must not be taken for more than three days without medical advice because it contains codeine, which can cause dependence and addiction.
Does Migraleve Complete make you drowsy?
Yes, Migraleve Complete may cause drowsiness or dizziness due to ingredients including codeine and buclizine. Avoid driving or operating machinery if affected.
Can children take Migraleve Complete?
Migraleve Complete can be used by children aged 12 years and over when appropriate, following the age-specific dosage instructions. It must not be given to children under 12 years.
Does Migraleve Complete contain codeine?
Yes. Both the pink and yellow tablets contain 8mg of codeine phosphate per tablet. Codeine is an opioid painkiller and can cause addiction if used repeatedly or for longer than recommended.
Can Migraleve Complete help with migraine nausea?
Yes. Migraleve Pink tablets contain buclizine hydrochloride, an anti-sickness ingredient that helps relieve nausea and vomiting associated with migraine attacks.
Why Choose Migraleve Complete 24 Tablets?
Migraleve Complete 24 Tablets provides a two-stage approach to the short-term treatment of migraine attacks. The pink tablets target migraine pain and associated nausea, while the yellow tablets provide further pain relief when needed.
Containing paracetamol, codeine phosphate and buclizine hydrochloride, Migraleve Complete is an option for people with diagnosed migraines when simpler painkillers have not provided sufficient relief.
Always read the label and enclosed patient information leaflet before use. Contains codeine. Can cause addiction. For three days' use only.
Dosage & Directions for Use
For oral use only. Swallow the tablets with water. Always start treatment with Migraleve Pink tablets.
Adults and Children Aged 16 Years and Over
- Take 2 Migraleve Pink tablets as soon as a migraine attack begins or is imminent.
- If further pain relief is required, take 2 Migraleve Yellow tablets every 4 hours.
- Maximum daily dose: 8 tablets in 24 hours, consisting of no more than 2 pink tablets and 6 yellow tablets.
Children Aged 12–15 Years
- Take 1 Migraleve Pink tablet at the beginning of a migraine attack or when an attack is imminent.
- If further pain relief is required, take 1 Migraleve Yellow tablet every 4 hours.
- Maximum daily dose: 4 tablets in 24 hours, consisting of no more than 1 pink tablet and 3 yellow tablets.
Children Under 12 Years
Do not give Migraleve Complete to children under 12 years of age. Codeine can cause serious breathing problems in younger children.
Duration of treatment: Do not take Migraleve Complete for more than 3 days. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Do not exceed the stated dose. Never take additional pink tablets in place of yellow tablets.
Warnings & Precautions
Important codeine warning: Migraleve Complete contains codeine, an opioid medicine that can cause addiction. Taking codeine continuously for more than three days increases the risk of dependence. Taking painkillers for headaches too frequently may also make headaches worse.
- Do not take for longer than 3 days without medical advice.
- Do not take with any other medicines containing paracetamol.
- Do not take with other codeine-containing medicines unless specifically advised by a healthcare professional.
- Do not use if allergic to paracetamol, codeine, buclizine or any other ingredient.
- Do not use while breastfeeding.
- Seek medical advice before use if pregnant.
- Do not use if you have severe breathing difficulties or respiratory depression.
- Do not use if you have a head injury, increased pressure inside the skull or an obstructive bowel disorder.
- Do not give to anyone under 18 years who has had their tonsils or adenoids removed for obstructive sleep apnoea.
- Consult a pharmacist or doctor before use if you have liver or kidney problems, breathing conditions, glaucoma or difficulty passing urine.
- Speak to a healthcare professional before taking with sleeping tablets, sedatives, antidepressants or other medicines that cause drowsiness.
- Avoid alcohol while taking Migraleve Complete.
- This medicine may cause drowsiness, dizziness or impaired concentration. Do not drive or operate machinery if affected.
- Migraine should have been diagnosed by a healthcare professional before using this medicine.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Overdose warning: Taking too much paracetamol can cause serious liver damage. Seek immediate medical advice if you take more than the recommended dose, even if you feel well.
Emergency warning: Seek immediate medical assistance if severe drowsiness, confusion, unusually slow breathing or difficulty breathing occurs.
Possible Side Effects
Like all medicines, Migraleve Complete can cause side effects, although not everybody experiences them.
Possible side effects include:
- Drowsiness or dizziness.
- Constipation.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Dry mouth.
- Allergic reactions, including skin rash.
- Dependence or withdrawal symptoms with repeated or prolonged codeine use.
Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical help if you develop breathing difficulties, severe allergic symptoms or signs of a serious skin reaction.
Read the patient information leaflet for a full list of possible side effects.
Ingredients
Migraleve Pink Tablets – Active Ingredients
Each pink film-coated tablet contains:
- Paracetamol: 500mg.
- Codeine Phosphate: 8mg.
- Buclizine Hydrochloride: 6.25mg.
Other ingredients: Magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica, stearic acid, pregelatinised maize starch, gelatin, hypromellose, macrogol, erythrosine (E127), aluminium oxide and titanium dioxide (E171).
Migraleve Yellow Tablets – Active Ingredients
Each yellow film-coated tablet contains:
- Paracetamol: 500mg.
- Codeine Phosphate: 8mg.
Other ingredients: Magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica, stearic acid, pregelatinised maize starch, gelatin, hypromellose, macrogol, quinoline yellow (E104), aluminium oxide, titanium dioxide (E171) and iron oxide yellow (E172).
Allergy advice: Always check the ingredients on the packaging and enclosed patient information leaflet before taking this medicine.
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