What are Migraleve Yellow (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 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.

How to take Migraleve Yellow (Codeine/Paracetamol) 24 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: 

• Take 1 MIGRALEVE Yellow tablet 4 hours after the Pink dose and then every 4 hours.
• Do not take more than 3 yellow tablets 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:

• Take 2 MIGRALEVE Yellow tablets 4 hours after the Pink dose and then every 4 hours.
• Do not take more than 6 yellow tablets 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 Yellow (Codeine/Paracetamol) Tablets contain

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