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Migraleve

Paracetamol, Codeine & Buclizine

■    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.

■    You should only take this product for a maximum of three days at a time. If you need to take it for longer than three days you should see your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

■    This medicine contains codeine which can cause addiction if you take it continuously for more than three days. This can give you withdrawal symptoms horn the medicine when you stop taking it.

■    If you take this medicine for headaches for more than three days it can make them worse.

■    This medicine is for use by adults and children aged 12 years and over. Now read this whole leaflet carefully before you use this medicine.

Keep the leaflet: you might need it again.

1 What the medicine is for

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 YOllow 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.

Codeine can be used in children over f 2 years of age tor the short-term relief of moderate pain that is not relieved by other painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alone.

This product contains codeine. Codeine belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics which act to relieve pain. It can be used on its own or in combination with other pain killers such as paracetamol.

2 Before taking this medicine

■    This medicine contains codeine which can cause addiction if you take

it continuously tor more than three days. This can give you withdrawal symptoms from the medicine when you stop taking it.

■    If you take a painkiller for headaches for more than three days it can make them worse.

■    If you have been prescribed this product do not take it tor longer than directed by your doctor.

This medicine is suitable for most people but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

□ Do not use this medicine...

■    Unless your migraines have been diagnosed by a doctor.

■    If you have taken any other painkillers in the last four hours.

■    If you have ever had a bad reaction to Migraleve or any of its

If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using Migraleve.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist...

■    If you suffer from liver or kidney disease.

■    If you suffer from alcoholic liver disease or alcoholic dependence.

■    If you are taking any other prescribed medicines.

■    If you are taking, or have taken in the last two weeks, drugs for depression known as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs).

■    If you have closed angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).

■    If you are taking any other medicines including:

metodopmmlde or domperidone (used to treat nausea and vomiting)

colestyramlne (used to treat high cholesterol) anticoagulants (drugs that thin the blood, such as warfarin) andmuscarinic dmgs e.g.:

-    hypnotics (sleeping tablets including barbiturates)

-    sedatives (dmgs used to produce calmness or to help you sleep)

-    tranquilisers (drugs used to relax muscles or decrease anxiety)

-    opioid analgesics (dmgs used to relieve pain eg. codeine, tramadol, morphine)

■    If you have difficulty passing water (urinary retention).

■    If you have prostate disease.

■    If you drink large amounts of alcohol, you may be more open to the side effects of paracetamol.

If you are not sure about the medicine you are taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist.

Use in children and adolescents after surgery

Codeine should not be used for pain relief in children and adolescents after removal of their tonsils or adenoids due to Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome.

It may be an offence to drive when taking this medicine if your ability to drive safely is affected. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure whether it is sate for you to drive while taking this medicine. There is further information for patients who are intending to drive in the UK - go to https://www.gov.uk/dmg-driving-law.

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3 How to take this medicine

Check the tables below to see how much medicine to take.

■    For oral use only. Swallow the tablets with a glass of water.

■    Do not take less than four hours after taking other painkillers.

■    Always start with Migraleve Pink tablets.

■    Do not take more than the stated dose shown below.

■    This medicine should not be taken for more than 3 days. If the pain does not improve after 3 days, talk to your doctor for advice.

Q Children 12-14 years

A Children under 12 years

This medicine should not be taken by children below the age of 12 years, due to the risk of severe breathing problems.

Age	Dose
Children 12-14 years	Swallow 1 Migraleve Pink tablet at the first sign of a migraine attack. If the migraine persists, then take 1 Migraleve Ybllow 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 tor more than 3 days, talk to your doctor.
O Adults and Children 15 years and over
Age	Dose
Adults and children 15 years and over	Swallow 2 Migraleve Pink tablets at the first sign of a migraine attack. If the migraine persists, then take 2 Migraleve Ybllow 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 tor more than 3 days, talk to your doctor.

^k If anyone has too much

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 and any remaining tablets with you.

A If you forget to take the medicine

Ybu should only take this medicine as required following the dosage instructions above carefully. If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose when needed provided that the last dose was taken at least 4 hours ago. Do not take a double dose. Remember that you can only take one Migraleve Pink dnse In any 24 hnur period.

A Special warnings about addiction

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. You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you think you are suffering from withdrawal symptoms.

4 Possible side-effects

Some people may have side-effects when taking this medicine. If you have any unwanted side-effects you should seek advice from your doctor or other healthcare professional.

Also you can help to make sure that medicines remain as sate as possible by reporting any unwanted side-effects via the internet at www.vellowcatd.onv.uk: alternatively you can call Freephone 0808100 3352 (available between 10am-2pm Monday - Friday) or fill in a paper form available from your local pharmacy.

Migraleve can have side-effects, like all medicines, although these don’t affect everyone and are usually mild.

If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and tell your doctor

■    Allergic reactions including swelling of the face, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing, unexplained wheezing, shortness of breath which may be accompanied by skin rash or hives.

■    Becoming unusually tired, unexpected bruising or bleeding and getting more infections (such as colds) than usual. These are very rare and not necessarily related to paracetamol.

Other effects which may occur include:

■    Constipation.

■    Itching.

■    Sweating.

■    Dry Mouth.

■    Drowsiness (although the desire to sleep can be a symptom of migraine), nausea (feeling sick or queasy) and vomiting (being sick).

■    Indigestion, pain or discomfort in the abdomen.

■    Acute inflammation of the pancreas in patients who have had a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal).

■    Difficulty in passing urine.

■    Headache, dizziness, problems with movements and coordination, upset stomach, thickened mucus and blurred vision.

■    Taking a painkiller tor headaches too often or tor too long can make them worse.

How do I know if I am addicted?

If you take the medicine according to the instructions on the pack it is unlikely that you will become addicted to the medicine. However, if the following apply to you it is important that you talk to your doctor:

■    You need to take the medicine for longer periods of time.

■    You need to take more than the recommended dose.

■    When you stop taking the medicine you feel unwell but you feel better when you start taking the medicine again.

5    Storing this medicine

There are no special storage instructions tor this medicine. Keep the product out of the reach and sight of children.Do not use after the end of the month shown as an expiry date on the packaging. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment

6    Further information

WhaFs in this medicine?

The active Ingredients In each Migraleve Pink tablet are: Paracetamol DC 96% 520 mg equivalent to Paracetamol 500 mg, Codeine phosphate 8 mg and 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 and E171 (titanium dioxide).

The active ingredients in each Migraleve Ybllow tablet are: Paracetamol DC 96% 520 mg equivalent to Paracetamol 500 mg and Codeine phosphate 8 mg. Other ingredients are: magnesium stearate, colloidal anhydrous silica, stearic add, pregelatinised maize starch, gelatin, hypromellose, macrogol, E104 (quinoline yellow), aluminium oxide, E171 (titanium dioxide) and E172 (iron oxide yellow).

What the medicine looks like

There are two types of Migraleve tablets available: Migraleve Pink and Migraleve Yellow. These are film coated tablets which are available separately or together in one pack.

Product Licence holder McNeil Products Ltd, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL63UG, UK.

Manufacturer Janssen-Cilag, Domaine de Maigremont, 27100 Val de Reuil, France.

This leaflet was revised April 2014.

McNeil Products Ltd is the licensee of the registered trade mark MIGRALEVE.

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