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Piriton 4mg Tablets 30s

€11.25
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Piriton 4mg Tablets 30s

High Risk Warning

If you have any concerns or queries about whether this product is suitable for you to use, please consult with your GP or pharmacist before purchasing. 

Product Description

Piriton tablets are used to treat the allergic symptoms of hayfever and other allergies. The active ingredient is chlorphenamine maleate, an antihistamine which can help to relieve the symptoms of some allergies and itchy skin rashes. They can be used to treat the itchiness, redness, swelling, tenderness and irritation that can be caused by: hayfever and other allergies, nettle rash and hives, skin allergies, reactions to food, food additives or medicines, insect bites and stings or chickenpox

Warning & Precautions

  • Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you start taking these tablets if you have high blood pressure, epilepsy, an overactive thyroid, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, heart, kidney or liver disease, bronchitis, asthma, chronic lung disease or other similar respiratory problems. 
  • This product may act as brain stimulant in children and occasionally in adults 
  • Do not drink alcohol whilst using this product.
  • If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before using Piriton tablets. 
  • Avoid use in elderly people with confusion.
  • This product may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision. You should not drive or operate machinery until you are sure you are not affected.

Contraindications

Do not take Piriton if:

  • you have ever had an allergic reaction to chlorphenamine, any other antihistamines or any of the other ingredients in this product
  • you are taking or have taken in the last two weeks monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) prescribed for depression 
  • you are taking other medicines containing antihistamines, including products for the relief of coughs and colds.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

This product is not suitable for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.

  • Swallow the tablet with a drink of water 
  • Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Take 1 tablet every 4-6 hours (maximum 6 tablets in 24 hours). 
  • Elderly: Take 1 tablet every 4-6 hours (maximum 3 tablets in 24 hours).
  • Children 6-12 years: Dose 0.1mg/kg. Take half a tablet every 4-6 hours (maximum 6 half tablets in 24 hours
More Information
Product Name Piriton 4mg Tablets 30s
SKU 782138
Product ID E73073
Brand Piriton