Veganin Tablets Veganin Tablets are used for the short term relief of moderate pain such as migraine, headache, rheumatic pain, period pain, toothache & neuralgia in adults & children over 12 years. Veganin Tablets contain three active ingredients: Codeine: this belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics which act to relieve pain. Paracetamol: a painkiller that also helps lower a high temperature & acts as a mild anti-inflammatory to reduce swelling. Caffeine: a mild stimulant that causes wakefulness & increased mental activity. It can also help the effectiveness of paracetamol. Veganin Tablets contain codeine & should only be used for pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone. They should be taken for a maximum of 3 days.