Opioids have a serious risk of addiction, especially with long-term use. For more information click here 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. There are two types of Migraleve tablet available: Migraleve Pink tablets Migraleve Yellow tablets They are available separately or together in one pack. Migraleve Pink tablets contain paracetamol and codeine which eases pain and buclizine which helps relieve nausea and vomiting. The Pink tablets therefore 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 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.
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How To Use: How to take Migraleve Tablets: Always start with Migraleve Pink tablets Swallow the tablets with a glass of water Do not take more than the stated dose Do not give Migraleve to children under 12 years of age except under medical supervision 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. If symptoms persist for more than 3 days, talk to your doctor. 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. If symptoms persist for more than 3 days, talk to your doctor. Not suitable for children under 12.
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Precautions: 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. If symptoms persist for more than 3 days or get worse, stop use and talk to your doctor. The medicine can affect your ability to drive as it may make you sleepy or dizzy. Do not drive while taking this medicine until you know how it affects you. Do not use this medici