Migraleve Yellow Tablets

What are Migraleve Yellow Tablets?

Migraleve Yellow Tablets are a pharmacy-only medicine used to treat the continuing pain of migraines after the initial symptoms have been managed with Migraleve Pink. Each tablet contains two active ingredients: paracetamol (500mg) and codeine phosphate (8mg). These work together to provide ongoing relief from migraine headaches when the initial dose of Migraleve Pink is not enough. They can be combined with an NSAID such as Ibuprofen to provide enhanced pain relief.

How do they work?

Migraleve Yellow combines two pain-relieving ingredients:

• Paracetamol (500mg) - reduces pain by blocking the production of prostaglandins in the brain, which are responsible for pain and inflammation
• Codeine phosphate (8mg) - a mild opioid painkiller that acts on the central nervous system to reduce the sensation of pain and enhance the effects of paracetamol

By continuing pain relief after the effects of Migraleve Pink begin to wear off, Migraleve Yellow helps reduce the duration and severity of a migraine attack.

How to buy Migraleve Yellow tablets online

You can use our online pharmacy service to buy Migraleve Yellow 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 Yellow

Adults and children over 12 years: Take 2 yellow tablets 4 hours after the pink tablets if pain persists.
You can continue taking 2 yellow tablets every 4 hours as needed, up to a maximum of 6 tablets in 24 hours
Do not exceed 8 tablets (pink and yellow combined) in 24 hours
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 Yellow is suitable for adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over, who have already taken Migraleve Pink for migraine treatment. It is especially useful for prolonged migraine pain that doesn't resolve after the initial dose. It is not intended for routine headache relief or long-term use.

Warnings and precautions

• Do not use if you are allergic to paracetamol or codeine
• Do not take with any other medicine containing paracetamol
• Codeine may cause drowsiness - avoid driving or using machinery if affected
• Use for no longer than 3 days to avoid the risk of addiction and medication-overuse headache
• Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine, as it increases the risk of drowsiness and liver damage

Drug interactions

Migraleve Yellow may interact with:

• Other medicines containing paracetamol or codeine - increases the risk of overdose
• Sedatives, tranquillisers, or sleeping tablets - can enhance drowsiness
• MAOIs and some antidepressants - should not be used within 14 days of these medications
• Alcohol - avoid due to increased risk of side effects

Can I take Migraleve Yellow while pregnant or breastfeeding?

No, Migraleve Yellow is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Codeine can cross the placenta and is also present in breast milk. It may cause breathing problems in newborns or sedation in breastfed infants. Always speak to a healthcare professional for advice on safe migraine treatment during pregnancy.

Migraleve Yellow and addiction

The codeine in Migraleve Yellow 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 Yellow for longer than 3 days
2. Your symptoms persist
3. When you stop taking Migraleve Yellow 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 Yellow 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 Yellow and other pain killers

Migraleve Yellow 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 Pink alternatives

Other alternatives to Migraleve Pink include:

• Migraleve Complete - Contains Migraleve Pink and Yellow tablets
• 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