Piriton Allergy Tablets for the treatment of runny or itchy noses with or without stuffiness due to hayfever and other allergies such as those to pets and house dust mites. Piriton Allergy Tablets relieve itchiness, redness, swelling, tenderness and irritation due to many allergic skin problems.
dimensions:
pack size: 60 tablets
packs per case: 6
Each tablet contains the active ingredient Chlorphenamine maleate 4 mg.
Adults and children aged over 12 years should take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours. Always read the labelling and package inserts before use.
"Do not take these tablets if you: Are allergic to antihistamines or to any of the ingredients listed above. Have taken drugs for depression called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) within the last 14 days. Please see your doctor before you take these tablets if you: Have epilepsy, glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, an overactive thyroid, very high blood pressure, or heart, liver or lung disease. Are taking drugs to treat anxiety or to help you sleep. Are taking any medicine containing phenytoin for epilepsy. Taking this medicine with food and drink: As with other antihistamines the effects of alcohol may be increased. Pregnancy and breast feeding: Medicines should not be used during pregnancy, or breast feeding, without seeking advice from a doctor. Driving and using machines. These tablets may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision and loss of co-ordination. If you experience any of these effects do not drive or operate machinery. Important information about some of the ingredients of the tablets: This medicine contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking."
"The most common side effect is drowsiness which can be helpful if symptoms are particularly troublesome at night. Less frequently, some users may have: difficulty in concentrating, blurred vision, loss of appetite, indigestion, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tummy pain, liver inflammation, difficulty in urinating; headaches, dry mouth,dizziness, palpitations, fast or irregular heart beat, low blood pressure, chest tightness, thickening of phlegm, anaemia, allergic itchy rash, skin peeling, and sensitivity to the sun, twitching, muscular weakness and inco-ordination, ringing in the ears, depression; irritability or nightmares, children may become excited and the elderly may become very confused. If you are concerned about these effects, or if the tablets affect you in any other way, stop taking them and talk to your doctor or pharmacist."
