Description
Piriton allergy Syrup contains the following active ingredient: Chlorphenamine maleate 2mg/5ml. It is used for the relief of common allergies and conditions like:
Itchiness
Redness
Swelling
Tenderness
Irritation
sneezing, or an itchy runny blocked nose.
Dosage
Adults and children over 12 years: 10ml (two 5ml spoonful) every four to six hours. Maximum twelve 5ml spoonful in 24 hours. In the elderly, this should be reduced to a maximum of six 5ml spoonful in 24 hrs.
Children 6-12 years: 5ml every four to six hours. Maximum six 5ml spoonful in 24 hours.
Children 2 to 5 years: 2.5ml (half a 5ml spoonful) every four to six hours. Maximum six 2.5ml spoonful in 24 hours.
Children (Babies/Infants) 1 to 2 years: 2.5ml (half a 5ml spoonful) twice daily. Maximum dose two 2.5ml spoonful in 24 hours. Not recommended under 1 year old.
WHO SHOULD NOT USE PIRITON SYRUP
This medicine should not be used by the following groups of patients without first seeking medical advice from your GP or our Pharmacist:
Allergic to this medicine
Very high blood pressure
Heart disease
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
Enlarged prostate
Liver and or Kidney disease
Chronic lung conditions.
WHAT SIDE EFFECTS COULD I EXPECT?
Piriton Syrup containing Chlorphenamine is generally well tolerated but the following side effects tend to be the most common:
Drowsiness and Sedation
Dizziness
Headache
Blurred Vision
Feeling or being sick
Dry mouth
Fatigue
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