Piriton Tablets

Quantity: 60
Strength: 4mg
Brand: Piriton

Description:
Piriton tablets are a form of medicine which is designed to help to ease the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies. They work quickly and can be used before you even come into contact with something you’re allergic to, keeping irritating symptoms at bay.

Ingredients:
4mg of chlorphenamine maleate.

Usage:
Adults and children over 12 – Take 1 tablet every 4 – 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 6 tablets in any 24 hours
Children aged 6 – 12 – Take half a tablet every 4 – 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 6 tablets in any 24 hours
Elderly people – Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product, as you may be more likely to experience the side effects of this medication. Follow the daily dose recommended by a medical professional, which may be lower than a standard adult dose.

Warning:
Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should seek doctor’s advice prior to taking this medicine.

Side effects:
Like with any medicine, there is a chance of experiencing side effects. Potential side effects when using this syrup include:

• Drowsiness – which can help when taken at night
• Itchy and raised skin
• Swelling in the face
• Liver problems
• Increased bruising or bleeding
• Difficulty passing urine

FAQ’S:
What is Piriton?
Piriton tablets and syrup are great hay fever and allergy treatments for children and adults. Piriton contains an antihistamine ingredient called chlorphenamine that quickly relieves the bothersome symptoms of hay fever and other reactions and allergies.

This formula is what is known as a drowsy antihistamine, which can also help to aid restful sleep. Each box contains 60 tablets that are suitable for children and adults over 6 years or you can buy one 150ml bottle of syrup that can be taken from the age of 1 year.

What is Piriton used for?
Piriton is an antihistamine which helps to relieve symptoms of allergies including a runny nose, sneezing, watery or itchy eyes but is also very effective at soothing itchy, irritated or inflamed skin.

You can take Piriton to ease symptoms from the following:

Hay Fever
Skin allergies and dermatitis
Pet allergies
Insect bites and stings
House, mould or dust mite allergies
Nettle rash and hives
Heat rash
Mild food allergies
The itchy rash of chickenpox
Piriton for chickenpox
Chickenpox is a very common illness in children causing very itchy, fluid-filled blisters. The symptoms of chickenpox usually will improve over time without treatment but it can be very hard to stop a child itching and scratching the blisters.

If your child is over the age of 1 year and is suffering from the itching caused by chickenpox then taking Piriton, daily while symptoms last, can help to make your child feel more comfortable.

Other things that can help to make your child more comfortable include:

Making sure they are drinking adequate fluids to avoid dehydration
Dressing them in suitable clothing to avoid getting too hot or too cold
Keeping their nails short and clean
Giving them a children’s paracetamol
How does Piriton work?
Piriton contains an antihistamine called Chlorphenamine which reduces symptoms of allergies by blocking the histamine receptors in the body. This process stops the histamines causing the allergic response that leads to symptoms appearing.

How long does Piriton take to work?
Most people report feeling some relief from allergies or itching within 30 minutes to an hour after taking Piriton.

Does Piriton make you drowsy?
Chlorphenamine is known as a sedating antihistamine because it works directly on the brain and it can cause some people to feel more drowsy making it particularly effective to reduce symptoms during the night. Newer variations of antihistamines such as loratadine and cetirizine are known to make people less drowsy.