Piriteze Allergy Tablets Pack of 14

Piriteze Allergy Tablets Pack of 14 contain 10mg of Cetirizine Hydrochloride, a potent antihistamine. This active ingredient works by blocking histamine, a natural substance your body produces during an allergic reaction, thereby alleviating uncomfortable symptoms.

Key Benefits of Piriteze Allergy Tablets

Piriteze Allergy Tablets Pack of 14 are your go-to solution for comprehensive relief from various allergic conditions:

• Hayfever: Effectively reduces hayfever and allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny or itchy nose, and itchy, watery eyes, whether stuffy or not.
• Other Allergies: Provides relief from symptoms caused by pet allergies, house dust mite allergies, and mould spore allergies.
• Chronic Urticaria (Hives): Helps to alleviate the itching and rashes associated with chronic urticaria, characterised by raised white or reddish lumps surrounded by inflamed, itchy, or stinging areas.

Each Piriteze Allergy Tablets Pack of 14 is designed for once-daily use, offering long-lasting relief to help you manage your allergies with ease. Trust Weldricks Pharmacy for reliable allergy solutions.

For oral use.

Dosage Information:

• Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Swallow one tablet (10 mg) once a day.
• Children aged 6 to 12 years: Swallow half a tablet (5 mg) twice a day.
• Children under 6 years: Not recommended.

Important: If you have any kidney problems, you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking these tablets, as a lower dose may be required. Do not take more than the recommended dose. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

Do not take Piriteze Hayfever & Allergy Tablets if:

• You have ever had an allergic reaction to antihistamines or to any of the other ingredients (listed in the ingredients section below).
• You have severe kidney problems.

Take special care with Piriteze Hayfever & Allergy Tablets if:

• You have an intolerance to some sugars.
• Be careful when drinking alcohol while using Piriteze Hayfever & Allergy Tablets, as they can increase the effects of drinking.
• Do not drive or operate machinery if the tablets make you feel drowsy. While the recommended dose of Piriteze Hayfever & Allergy Tablets does not cause drowsiness in most people, individual responses vary.
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking these tablets if you have kidney problems, as you may need to take a lower dose.
• You are epileptic or at risk of convulsions (fits).
• If you are having an allergy skin test, you need to wait 3 days after taking Piriteze Hayfever & Allergy Tablets.
• If you have an enlarged prostate, as it may increase the risk of having difficulty passing water.

Pregnancy and Breast-feeding:

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, talk to your doctor before taking Piriteze Allergy Tablets Pack of 14.

If you take more tablets than you should:

If you (or someone else) swallow a lot of the tablets all together, or if you think a child has accidentally swallowed any of the tablets, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or your doctor immediately. Take these tablets with you so that the doctor can see what has been taken. Overdose can cause drowsiness. In children, agitation may occur.

If you forget to take the tablets:

If you forget to take a tablet, take one as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time to take the next one. Never take two doses together. Take the remaining doses at the correct time.

If you stop taking the tablets:

• Rarely, pruritus (intense itching) and/or urticaria may occur. If your symptoms persist, see your doctor.
• Seek medical advice if withdrawal symptoms are experienced.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Possible Side Effects:

Like all medicines, Piriteze Hayfever & Allergy Tablets Pack of 14 can have side effects, but not everybody gets them. Stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical help if you experience:

• Sudden signs of an allergic reaction such as developing a rash, swelling of the mouth or face, or difficulty breathing.
• Bruising or bleeding more easily than normal.
• Convulsions or fits.
• Loss of consciousness.

Stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor if you experience:

• Confusion, hallucinations, or a rapid heart beat.

The following side effects may occur:

• Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): Headache or dizziness, drowsiness or tiredness, restlessness, dry mouth, sore throat, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea (feeling sick), runny nose.
• Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): Agitation, weakness, malaise, pins and needles, itching, rash or hives.
• Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): Aggression, depression, weight gain, swelling, insomnia, movement disorders including tremor, muscle spasm and tics.
• Very Rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people): Taste disorder, low blood platelets count, blurred vision, eye movement disorder, difficult or painful or involuntary urination.
• At a very low frequency that cannot be estimated: Increased appetite, nightmares, inflammation of the liver, hepatitis, skin eruptions, joint pain, memory loss, difficulty passing water or a feeling of dizziness. In very rare cases people have had suicidal thoughts when taking this medicine. If you experience these, stop taking the medicine and see your doctor.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Active Ingredient:

• Each tablet contains Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10 mg.

List of Excipients:

• Microcrystalline cellulose
• Lactose monohydrate
• Colloidal anhydrous silica
• Magnesium stearate
• Hypromellose (E464)
• Macrogol 4000
• Titanium dioxide (E171)
• Polydextrose