Migraleve is for the treatment of migraine attacks, including the symptoms of migraine headache, nausea & vomiting – Migraleve has two types of Migraleve tablets: Migraleve Pink Tablets Migraleve Yellow Tablets They are available separately or together in one pack Use: Migraleve is for the treatment of migraine attacks, including the symptoms of migraine headache, nausea & vomiting. Migraleve Pink tablets treat all the symptoms of migraine. If taken at the first sign of a migraine, Migraleve Pink tablets can prevent an attack from developing. Migraleve Yellow tablets provide relief for continuing migraine symptoms. They should always be taken after the first dose of Migraleve Pink tablets. Each Migraleve Pink tablet contains: Paracetamol DC 96% 520 mg equivalent to Paracetamol 500 mg, Codeine Phosphate 8 mg & 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 & E171 (titanium dioxide). Each Migraleve Yellow tablet contains: Paracetamol DC 96% 520 mg equivalent to Paracetamol 500 mg & 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) & E172 (iron oxide yellow). Before taking Migraleve If you need to use this medicine for more than three days at a time, see your doctor, pharmacist or health care professional. Taking codeine regularly for a long time can lead to addiction, which might cause you to feel restless & irritable when you stop the tablets. Taking a painkiller for headaches too often or for too long can make them worse. Consult your Doctor or Pharmacist before taking this medicine because it may not be suitable for you if: you are pregnant you suffer from high blood pressure, liver or kidney disease Do not use if you are taking medicines containing paracetamol or medicines prescribed by your Doctor in children under 10 years of age except under medical supervision if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Migraleve Precautions If symptoms persist, consult your Doctor Migraleve tablets contain potent ingredients & should not be taken continuously for extended periods without the advice of a Doctor Do not exceed the stated dose Migraleve Pink tablets only: may cause drowsiness. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcoholic drink. Contains paracetamol How to take your medicine Always start with Migraleve Pink tablets Adults: 2 Migraleve Pink tablets to be swallowed at the first sign of a migraine attack. If the migraine persists, then take 2 Migraleve Yellow tablets every 4 hours after the. Migraleve Pink dose Do not take more than 8 tablets (2 pink & 6 yellow) in a 24 hour period. Children 10-14 years: 1 Migraleve Pink tablet to be swallowed at the first sign of a migraine attack. If the migraine persists, then take 1 Migraleve Yellow tablet every 4 hours after the Migraleve Pink dose. Do not take more than 4 tablets (1 pink & 3 yellow) in a 24 hour period. Do not give to children under 10 years of age except under medical supervision You should take your tablets with a drink of water Overdose: Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Take this leaflet & any remaining tablets with you. Side-effects: Rarely, allergic reactions may occur, such as skin rashes, hives or itching. Sometimes constipation or drowsiness may occur. However, the desire to sleep can be a symptom of migraine. If you experience any other effects, or are not sure about anything, contact your Doctor or Pharmacist. What is migraine? Migraine is a common condition, affecting about 10% of the population. It is more common in women than men. Migraine consists of a headache, often on one side, accompanied by one or more of the following symptoms: An upset stomach, with nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting (being sick) Sensitivity to light, sound or smells Visual disturbance such as flashing or flickering lights, blind spots or the inability to focus. This invariably occurs before the migraine headache & is known as the aura. Symptoms of migraine can last from a few hours to 2-3 days, but an attack is usually over within 24 hours. Migraine is a varied condition & can seriously disrupt your life for the duration of the attack. However, there is complete freedom from symptoms between attacks. The frequency of attacks is very variable, with some sufferers experiencing only one or two attacks each year, whilst others may at times be affected more than once a week. Many sufferers can identify factors which trigger or aggravate a migraine attack, such as: Physical (over-exertion, too much or too little sleep) Psychological (anxiety, depression, stress, shock, excitement) Diet (foods such as chocolate, cheese, alcohol, irregular or missed meals) Hormonal/physiological (menstruation, oral contraceptives, menopause, high blood pressure). Other factors (flickering light, bright light/glare, VDU/TV screen, noise, strong smells). As soon as you realise a migraine has already started, or is about to start, take Migraleve Pink tablets: if taken early enough they can prevent a migraine attack from developing. Migraine in children Between the ages of 5 & 15, one child in nine suffers from attacks of migraine which they may describe as a "sick headache". The headache is accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or food intolerance. Migraine in children does not differ in any essential way from migraine in adult life but headache symptoms may be less pronounced. Ensure the child does not miss meals or sleep, & avoids foods known to trigger an attack.