Piriton Syrup is used to treat symptoms of hay fever and other allergies in children aged 1 year and over. Piriton Syrup also relieves the itchy skin rash due to chickenpox.
dimensions:
pack size: 1 x 150ml
packs per case: 6
Each 5 ml of Piriton Syrup contains: 2 mg of chlorphenamine maleate as the active ingredient. The syrup also contains sucrose, glycerol, ethanol, tingle flavour, peppermint oil, water and, as preservative, a mixture of methyl, ethyl and propyl hydroxybenzoates (E218, E214 and E216).
"Adults and children over 12 years should take two 5ml spoonfuls every 4-6 hours to a maximum daily dose of 12 x 5 ml spoonfuls in 24 hours. Children aged 6-12 years should take one 5ml spoonful every 4-6 hours to a maximum daily dose of 6 x 5 ml spoonfuls in 24 hours. Children aged 2-6 years should take 2.5ml every 4-6 hours to a maximum daily dose of 6 x 2.5 ml spoonfuls in 24 hours. Children aged 1-2 years should take 2.5ml every 4-6 hours to a maximum daily dose of 2 x 2.5 ml spoonfuls in 24 hours. Not recommended in children under 12 months of age. Always read the labelling and package inserts before use."
"Do not take Piriton Syrup 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 the syrup if you: Have epilepsy, glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, an overactive thyroid, very high blood pressure, or heart, liver or chest disease. Are taking medicines to treat anxiety or to help you sleep. Are taking any medicine containing phenytoin for epilepsy. Taking the 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: If the syrup makes you feel drowsy, do not drive or operate machinery."
"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."
