Description

This medicine is sold by Welfare Pharmacy at the professional discretion of a pharmacist.

Please note that you may need to be in to sign for this delivery.

We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore our pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.

Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.

Piriton Syrup is used to treat the allergic symptoms of hayfever and other allergies. It can be used to treat the itchiness, redness, swelling, tenderness and irritation that can be caused by:
• hayfever and other allergies e.g. pet, house dust mite and mould spore allergies
• nettle rash and hives
• skin allergies and dermatitis
• prickly heat and heat rash
• reactions to food, food additives or medicines
• insect bites and stings
• the itchy rash of chickenpox

Suitable for

It is suitable for adults and children 1 year and over.

How to use

Do not give to children under 12 months.

1-2 years: One 2.5 ml spoonful twice daily. Maximum in 24 hours: Two 2.5 ml spoonfuls (5 ml)
2-6 years: One 2.5 ml spoonful every 4-6 hours. Maximum in 24 hours: Six 2.5 ml spoonfuls (15 ml)
6-12 years: One 5 ml spoonful every 4-6 hours. Maximum in 24 hours: Six 5 ml spoonfuls (30 ml)
Adults and children over 12 years: Two 5 ml spoonfuls (10 ml) every 4-6 hours. Maximum in 24 hours: Twelve 5 ml spoonfuls (60 ml)

Elderly: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you take this syrup as you may be more likely to get side effects including confusion and you may need to take a lower daily dose.

DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.

Hazards and Cautions

Avoid drinking alcohol with this medicine.

Do not drive or operate machinery if the syrup makes you feel drowsy, dizzy or if you experience blurred vision.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.

Possible side effects

Drowsiness (this drowsiness can be helpful if symptoms are particularly troublesome at night), difficulty concentrating, feeling tired, dizziness, headache or blurred vision, loss of appetite, indigestion, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, tummy pain or dry mouth.

Storage

Do not store above 25°C. Protect from light.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Active ingredients

Each 5 ml dose contains Chlorphenamine Maleate 2 mg.