Migraleve Complete Tablets

What is Migraleve Complete?

Migraleve Complete is a combination migraine treatment that includes both Migraleve Pink and Migraleve Yellow tablets in a single pack. Its designed to treat the full range of migraine symptoms including pain, nausea, and ongoing discomfort with a two-step approach. The pink tablets are taken at the start of a migraine, and the yellow tablets are taken later if symptoms persist. This complete treatment option helps manage the entire migraine episode, from early onset to resolution.

How does it work?

Migraleve Complete targets migraine symptoms in two stages using a combination of three ingredients:

• Migraleve Pink Tablets (first dose): Contain paracetamol (500mg), codeine phosphate (8mg), and buclizine hydrochloride (6.25mg). Paracetamol and codeine relieve pain, while buclizine helps reduce nausea and vomiting.
• Migraleve Yellow Tablets (follow-up doses): Contain paracetamol (500mg) and codeine phosphate (8mg). These help control lingering migraine pain after the initial pink tablets wear off.

By combining pain relief and anti-nausea treatment, Migraleve Complete supports patients through all phases of a migraine attack.

How to buy Migraleve Complete tablets online

You can use our online pharmacy service to buy Migraleve Complete tablets online in the UK. We are a regulated GPhC registered pharmacy based in the UK with free delivery and next day delivery available. As these tablets are a 'Pharmacy-only' (P) medicine a pharmacist needs to have a consultation to make sure treatment is appropriate before you can purchase them.
Upon completion of your order, our pharmacist will then review your online assessment. If your assessment is approved, our pharmacy team will then dispense your order, which will be dispatched the same day using your chosen delivery method.

How to take Migraleve Complete

At the first sign of a migraine: Take 2 pink tablets
If pain continues: Take 2 yellow tablets 4 hours later
Continue with yellow tablets every 4 hours if needed, up to a total of 8 tablets (pink and yellow combined) in 24 hours
Not for use in children under 12 years
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.
They are only licensed to be used for 3 days continuous use, if you find yourself needing to use them longer than 3 days, contact your doctor.

Who can take it?

Migraleve Complete is suitable for adults and children aged 12 years and over who experience migraines with both headache and nausea. It is especially useful for treating migraines that develop in stages. Not suitable for routine headaches or long-term use.

Warnings and precautions

• Do not use if allergic to paracetamol, codeine, or buclizine
• Do not take with other products containing paracetamol or codeine
• Codeine may cause drowsiness - do not drive or operate machinery if affected
• Do not use for more than 3 consecutive days - risk of addiction and medication-overuse headache
• Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine due to increased side effects

Drug interactions

Migraleve Complete may interact with:

• Other paracetamol-containing medicines - increases the risk of overdose
• Sleeping tablets, sedatives, and tranquilisers - may cause excessive drowsiness
• MAOIs and certain antidepressants - do not take if used within the last 14 days
• Alcohol - avoid during use

Can I take Migraleve Complete while pregnant or breastfeeding?

No. Migraleve contains codeine, which is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Codeine can pass into breast milk and may cause breathing difficulties in newborns. Speak to your GP or midwife about safer migraine treatments if you are pregnant or nursing.

Migraleve Complete and addiction

The codeine in Migraleve can be addictive, do not use this product for more than 3 days of continuous use. If you find yourself needing to use it for more than 3 days, contact your doctor. It is unlikely you will become addicted if you take them as instructed. If you experience any of the following you should talk to your GP:

1. You feel you have to take Migraleve for longer than 3 days
2. Your symptoms persist
3. When you stop taking Migraleve you feel unwell, but if you start taking the medicine again you feel better

Signs of codeine addiction include but are not limited to:

1. Depression
2. Anxiety
3. Mood Swings
4. Behavioral changes
5. Sleepiness
6. Dizziness
7. Shaking
8. Itching
9. Restlessness
10. Breathing problems
11. Halluciantions
12. Memory problems
13. Ringing in your ears (Tinnitus)

It is unlikely you will experience the above if you take them as instructed but it is important if you experience any of the above to talk to your GP.

Migraleve Complete and driving

One of the main side effects is drowsiness. It is now an offence to drive in England, Wales or Scotland if your ability to drive is affected by medication. Do not drive or operate any tools or machinery if this medication makes you drowsy or if you do not how this medicine will affect you.

Migraleve Complete and other pain killers

Migraleve Complete is commonly taken with Ibuprofen tablets.
Be careful of any cold & flu remedies as they may contain paracetamol and do not take paracetamol tablets with this medicine as it already contains them. Do not take any other codeine containing products while taking this medication.

Codeine tolerance

If you take Migraleve for a prolonged period of time, you may find you become tolerant to it and it becomes less effective at providing pain relief. You may also become dependent on the Codiene if taken regularly for a long period of time. For these reasons you should keep use to as short of a period time with as few tablets taken as possible. Overuse of Migraleve can also lead to chronic migraines.

Migraleve Complete alternatives

Other alternatives to Migraleve Complete include:

• Ibuprofen tablets - a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can help reduce pain and inflammation
• Co-codamol tablets
• Co-codamol soluble tablets
• Paramol tablets - these contain 7.46mg of dihydrocodeine instead of codeine, which some people prefer
• Solapdeine Plus capsules - these contain caffeine.
• Solapdeine Plus soluble tablets - these contain caffeine
• Solapdeine Max soluble tablets
• Solapdeine Max tablets

More information

For more information on Migraleve Complete, you can visit the Migraleve website.
You can also find more information on migraines and how to treat them on the Migraine Trust website.
If you are struggling with opioid addiction, you can find support on the Addiction Helper website.