Piriton Syrup is used to treat the allergic symptoms (runny and itchy nose, with or without stuffiness) caused by hayfever and other allergies e.g. pet and house dust mite allergies. It relieves Itchiness, redness, swelling. tenderness and irritation.

Piriton Syrup contains the active ingredient Chlorphenamine maleate:

• Chlorphenamine belongs to group of drugs called antihistamines which help relieve the symptoms of some allergies and itchy skin rashes

You can take the syrup for things like:

• 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

How to takePiriton Syrup:

• For oral use

Dosage: Use the two-headed spoon provided

Aged 1- 2 Years:

• One small 2.5 ml spoonful twice daily
• Maximum daily dose 2 small 2.5 ml spoonfuls (5 ml)

Aged 2- 6 years:

• One small 2.5 ml every 4-6 hours
• Maximum daily dose 6 small spoonfuls (15 ml)

Aged 6-12 years:

• One large 5 ml spoonful every 4-6 hours
• Maximum daily dose 6 large 5 ml spoonfuls (30 ml)

Adults and children over 12 years:

• Two large 5 ml every 4-6 hours
• Maximum daily dose 12 large 5 ml spoonfuls (60 ml)

Children under 12 months not recommended

• If symptoms persist consult your doctor

If you (or someone else) swallow more than the recommended dose, or if you think a child has accidentally swallowed more than the recommended dose, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or your doctor immediately. Do not drive if it is you that has taken too much. Take the syrup with you so that the doctor can see what has been taken.

If you forget to take Piriton Syrup take a dose as soon as you remember, unless it nearly time to take the next one.

• Never take two doses together
• Take the remaining doses at the correct time

Piriton 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).

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 (MAOIs) within the last 14 days.

Please see your doctor before you take Piriton 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 this medicine with food and drink: As with other antihistamines the effects of alcohol may be increased.

Pregnancy and breast feeding: Consult your doctor before taking the syrup if you are pregnant or breast feeding

Driving and using machines: If the syrup makes you feel drowsy, do not drive or operate machinery.

Important information about some of the Ingredients of the syrup:

• The syrup contains sucrose. Diabetics should take care when using the syrup.
• Long term use of the syrup could increase the risk of tooth decay, so clean your teeth regularly.
• If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking the syrup.
• This product contains 6.3% v/v ethanol (alcohol), i.e. up to 515 mg per adult dose equivalent to 13 ml beer, 6 ml wine per dose. Harmful for those suffering from alcoholism. To be taken account in pregnant and breast feeding women, children and high-risk groups such as patient's with liver disease or epilepsy.
• Methyl, ethyl and propyl hydroxybenzoates (E218, E214 and E216) may cause allergic reactions possibly delayed).

Most people taking Piriton Syrup find it causes them no problems. Children and the elderly are more prone to side effects. The most common side effect is drowsiness. This drowsiness can be helpful if symptoms are particularly troublesome at night.

Occasionally some people may have difficulty concentrating; blurred vision; loss of appetite, indigestion or upset stomach, feeling or being sick; diarrhoea, tummy pain; liver inflammation (which may make you feel weak, sick and turn yellow); difficulty in passing water; headaches; dry mouth; dizziness, palpitations (feeling your heart beat), fast or irregular heart beat, low blood pressure (you may feel faint), chest tightness; thickening of phlegm; blood disorders (anaemia); allergic reactions including itchy rash, skin peeling and sensitivity to the sun; twitching, muscular weakness and incoordination; ringing in the ears; depression (low mood); irritability or nightmares; children may become excited and the elderly may become confused.