What are Migraleve Pink (Codeine/Paracetamol) Tablets

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.

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.

How to take Migraleve Pink (Codeine/Paracetamol) Tablets

• For oral use only. Swallow the tablets with a glass of water.
• Do not take less than four hours after taking other painkillers.
• Always start with MIGRALEVE Pink tablets.
• Do not take more than the stated dose shown below.
• This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If the pain does not improve after 3 days, talk to your doctor for advice.

Children under 12 years: 

• Do not give to children below the age of 12 years, due to the risk of severe breathing problems.

Children 12 – 15 years: 

• Swallow 1 MIGRALEVE Pink tablet at the first sign of a migraine attack.
• Do not take more than 4 tablets (1 pink and 3 yellow) in a 24 hour period.
• If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or get worse, stop use and talk to your doctor.

Adults and Children 16 years and over:

• Swallow 2 MIGRALEVE Pink tablets at the first sign of a migraine attack.
• Do not take more than 8 tablets (2 pink and 6 yellow) in a 24 hour period.
• If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or get worse, stop use and talk to your doctor.

What do Migraleve Pink (Codeine/Paracetamol) Tablets contain

The active ingredients in each MIGRALEVE Pink tablet are: 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).