MIGRALEVE™ contains both MIGRALEVE™ Pink Tablets and MIGRALEVE™ Yellow Tablets to combat the different stages of a migraine attack. Contains paracetamol, buclizine and codeine.For three days use only. Can cause addiction. This medicine can make you feel sleepy. Do not drive while taking this medicine until you know how it makes you feel.Available in boxes of 12 and 24 tablets. Ask your pharmacist for more detail.
How to use:
- Do not use this medicine unless your migraines have been diagnosed by a doctor.
- 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. If the migraine persists, then take 1 Migraleve Yellow Tablet 4 hours after the Pink dose and then every 4 hours. Do not take more than 4 tablets (1 pink and 3 yellow) in a 24 hour period.
- Adults and children 16 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 Pink dose and then every 4 hours. Do not take more than 8 tablets (2 pink and 6 yellow) in a 24 hour period.
- DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.
Hazards and Cautions:
- This medicine contains codeine and can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than three days. When you stop taking it you may get withdrawal symptoms.
- The medicine can affect your ability to drive as it may make you sleepy or dizzy.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.
- Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.
Possible side effects:
Constipation, being sick, dry mouth, dizziness, increased sweating.
Storage:
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Ingredients:
- Each Pink tablet contains paracetamol DC 96% 520mg equivalent to paracetamol 500mg, codeine phosphate 8mg and buclizine hydrochloride 6.25mg.
- Each Yellow tablet contains paracetamol DC 96% 520mg equivalent to paracetamol 500mg and codeine phosphate 8mg.