Piriton Syrup
Price £4.99
Expected Delivery: Tuesday, 31 December 2024
Treatment Information
Overview
Piriton Syrup is a medication which treats the symptoms of allergies, including hay fever. It relieves redness, itchiness, irritation, flu-like symptoms and watery eyes caused by allergies. It is effective against hay fever, hives, dermatitis, insect bites, and allergies to food and medicine.
The active substance in this medication is chlorphenamine maleate. This substance belongs to antihistamine drugs. It works by reducing the amount of natural chemicals in your body which cause allergies.
Directions
Take this syrup by mouth. The recommended dosage varies depending on age.
1 to 2 years:
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One small 2.5ml spoonful.
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Give it twice daily.
- Do not give more than 2 small 2.5ml spoonfuls (5ml).
2 to 6 years:
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One small 2.5ml spoonful.
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Give it every 4–6 hours.
- Do not give more than 6 small 2.5ml spoonfuls (15ml).
6 to 12 years:
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One large 5ml spoonful.
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Give it every 4–6 hours.
- Do not give more than 6 large 5ml spoonfuls (30ml).
Over 12 years:
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Two large 5ml spoonfuls (10ml).
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Take it every 4–6 hours.
- Do not take more than 12 large 5ml spoonfuls (60ml).
Storage
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Store below 25°C.
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Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
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Do not use it after the expiration date printed on the pack.
Cautions
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For oral use only.
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Not suitable for children under 12 months old.
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Do not use this medicine before driving or operating heavy machinery, as it can cause temporary dizziness.
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Elderly are at a greater risk of having confusion and drowsiness after taking this medication.
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Maintain a gap of at least 4 hours between consecutive doses.
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Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications, including over the counter and herbal products.
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Contact your doctor or pharmacist if your condition does not improve after 2 weeks of use.
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If you accidentally swallow large amounts of this medication, immediately seek medical attention and take the medicine pack with you.
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Do not use it if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
- Do not use it if you have a chronic disorder such as heart disease, kidney disease, lungs disease and diabetes etc.
Possible side effects
Piriton Syrup is a safe medication. However, it can cause the following side effects in some individuals:
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Drowsiness
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Blurred vision
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Fatigue
- Allergic reaction
Discontinue use and contact your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist or become worse.
Always read the patient information leaflet before starting your treatment. The patient information can be found here.
Ingredients
Piriton syrup contains the following ingredients:
Active ingredients
Chlorphenamine Maleate (2 mg per 5 ml): An antihistamine which blocks allergy causing chemicals in your body called histamine.
Other ingredients
Liquid sucrose, glycerol, ethanol, tingle flavour, peppermint oil, water and, as a preservative, a mixture of methyl, ethyl and propyl hydroxybenzoates (E 218, E 214 and E 216).