OTC Medicines
Piriton Syrup 100ml
Piriton Syrup 100ml Description Piriton Syrup provides symptomatic relief for allergic conditions that respond to antihistamine treatment. These include hay fever, vasomotor rhinitis, urticaria, angioneurotic oedema, food allergy, reactions to drugs and serum, and insect bites. It is also used to relieve itching associated with chickenpox. How to use Adults and children 12 years and over: 10ml (4mg) every 4 to 6 hours. Maximum daily dose: 60ml (24mg) in any 24 hours. Elderly: Older patients have a higher risk of neurological anticholinergic effects. A lower daily dose should be considered, with a maximum of 12mg in any 24 hours. Children aged 6 to 12 years: 5ml (2mg) every 4 to 6 hours. Maximum daily dose: 30ml (12mg) in any 24 hours. Children aged 2 to 6 years: 2.5ml (1mg) every 4 to 6 hours. Maximum daily dose: 15ml (6mg) in any 24 hours. Children aged 1 to 2 years: 2.5ml (1mg) twice daily. The minimum interval between doses should be 4 hours. Maximum daily dose: 5ml (2mg) in any 24 hours. Not recommended for children below 1 year. Ingredients Each 5ml of syrup contains 2mg of chlorphenamine maleate. Side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, and psychomotor impairment, which may significantly affect the ability to drive and operate machinery. Please refer to the leaflet inside the packaging for further information.