Migraleve Pink (Codeine/Paracetamol) Tablets are pain relief tablets that help ease migraine attacks. 

When used alongside Migraleve Yellow, these tablets can help relieve migraines and their symptoms, leaving you free from debilitating migraine pain.

How Migraleve Pink (Codeine/Paracetamol) Tablets work

Migraleve Pink contains paracetamol, codeine and buclizine, which treat migraines when taken alongside Migraleve Yellow. 

Paracetamol and codeine are two painkillers that can be used together to help ease pain that cannot be managed with just paracetamol or other painkillers alone. 

Buclizine helps to relieve nausea and vomiting caused by migraines, making Migraleve Yellow and Migraleve Pink the perfect remedies for painful migraines.

Directions

Always take Migraleve Pink exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / pharmacist has told you. 

Children between 12-16 years old: Take 1 Migraleve Pink tablet with a glass of water at the first sign of migraine. Then, take 1 Migraleve Yellow tablet 4 hours after taking Migraleve Pink. Take 1 more Migraleve Yellow tablet every 4 hours. Do not take more than 4 tablets (1 pink and 3 yellow) in 24 hours.

Children over 16 years old and adults: Take 2 Migraleve Pink tablets with a glass of water at the first sign of a migraine. Then, take 2 yellow tablets 4 hours after taking Migraleve Pink. Take 2 more Migraleve Yellow tablets every 4 hours. Do not take more than 8 tablets (2 pink and 6 yellow) in 24 hours.

Side effects

Like all medicines, Migraleve Pink may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects of this product may include:

• Feeling sick
• Being sick
• Sleepiness 
• Headaches
• Reddening and flushing of the face
• Constipation
• Dry mouth 
• Dizziness 
• Increased sweating 

If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. 

If you experience any of the following side effects, stop taking this medicine and seek medical advice immediately: 

• Becoming unusually tired, unexpected bruising or bleeding and getting more infections than usual 
• Skin reddening, blisters and a rash 
• Confusion, shallow breathing or extreme sleepiness

Warnings

Migraleve Pink may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take these tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or:

• If your migraines haven’t been diagnosed by a doctor 
• After the removal of tonsils and adenoids in anyone under 18 years old 
• If you have recently developed shallow breathing
• If your bowel is obstructed or does not work properly 
• If you have a head injury or raised pressure in your skull 
• If you know that you metabolise codeine into morphine very rapidly 

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if: 

• You suffer from liver or kidney disease 
• You suffer from alcoholic liver disease or alcoholic dependence
• You have closed-angle glaucoma 
• You have difficulty passing water or are unable to pass water
• You have prostate disease
• You suffer from fits
• You have asthma, breathing problems or other lung diseases

Using/taking other medicines

If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

You must tell your healthcare provider if you are taking the following medication:

• Metoclopramide or domperidone, which is used to treat nausea and vomiting 
• Cholestyramine, which is used to treat high cholesterol 
• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
• Anticoagulants e.g. warfarin 
• Medicines used to treat epilepsy e.g. carbamazepine, phenytoin, fosphenytoin, phenobarbital or primidone 
• Antimuscarinic medication e.g. atropine 
• Medicine used to decrease anxiety or to help you sleep e.g. benzodiazepines or barbiturates 
• Antidepressants
• General anaesthetics 
• Medicines used for conditions that cause delusions or hallucinations e.g. phenothiazines 
• Muscle relaxants 
• Other painkillers containing paracetamol, codeine or products similar to codeine e.g. tramadol or morphine
• Flucloxacillin, which is an antibiotic

Age restrictions 

This product is unsuitable for children under 12 years old.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Do not take this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine. 

Driving and operating machinery 

This medicine may cause you to feel dizzy or sleepy. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel safe enough to do so.

Storage information

Store in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Important information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to the NHS website. 

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before taking this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.

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