Piriton Allergy Tablets Pack of 60

Piriton Allergy Tablets Pack of 60 are a popular choice for managing various allergic symptoms. The active ingredient, chlorphenamine maleate, is an antihistamine that works by blocking histamine, a natural substance the body produces during an allergic reaction. This helps to reduce the unpleasant symptoms associated with allergies.

Comprehensive Allergy Relief

Piriton Allergy Tablets Pack of 60 can be used to alleviate the itchiness, redness, swelling, tenderness, and irritation caused by numerous allergic conditions, including:

• Hayfever: Relieves symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes associated with hayfever and other allergies, such as those caused by pet dander, house dust mites, and mould spores.
• Skin Allergies: Effective against skin allergies and dermatitis, including nettle rash, hives, prickly heat, and general itchy skin rashes.
• Insect Bites & Stings: Helps to soothe the localised allergic reaction from insect bites and stings.
• Chickenpox: Provides relief from the uncomfortable itchy skin rash of chickenpox.
• Food & Medicine Reactions: Can be used for allergic reactions to certain foods, food additives, or medicines (always consult a doctor or pharmacist for severe reactions).

Suitable for Adults & Children

Piriton Allergy Tablets are suitable for adults and children aged 6 years and over. For specific dosage instructions, please refer to the 'Directions' section. For a smaller pack size, Piriton Allergy Tablets are also available in a 30 pack.

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How to take Piriton Allergy Tablets:

• Adults (including the elderly) and children aged over 12 years: Take one tablet (4 mg) every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 6 tablets (24 mg) in 24 hours.
• Children aged 6 to 12 years: Give 1/2 tablet (2 mg) every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not give more than 6 half tablets (12 mg) in 24 hours.
• Children under 6 years of age: Not recommended.

Elderly patients: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you take this medicine as you may be more likely to get side effects including confusion, and you may need to take a lower daily dose. Maximum daily dose: 3 tablets (12 mg) in any 24 hours.

• Do not take more than the recommended dose.
• The minimum time interval between doses should be 4 hours.
• Do not use continuously for more than 14 days without consulting a doctor.

If you take too many tablets: 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. Do not drive if it is you who has taken too many tablets. Take these tablets with you so that the doctor can see what has been taken.

If you forget to take the tablets: 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 your symptoms persist, see your doctor.

Do not take Piriton Allergy Tablets if you:

• Are allergic to antihistamines or to any of the ingredients listed in the 'Ingredients' section.
• Have taken drugs for depression called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) within the last 14 days.
• Are taking other medicines containing other antihistamines, including products for the relief of colds and coughs.

Take special care with Piriton Allergy Tablets if you:

Talk to your doctor before you take these tablets if you:

• Have epilepsy, glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, an overactive thyroid, very high blood pressure, or heart, liver or lung disease.
• Are taking drugs to treat anxiety or to help you sleep.
• Are taking any medicine containing phenytoin for epilepsy.
• Have an intolerance to some sugars (contains lactose).

Taking this medicine with food and drink:

• As with other antihistamines, the effects of alcohol may be increased. Avoid drinking alcohol with this medicine.

Pregnancy and breast feeding:

• Medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breast feeding without seeking advice from a doctor.

Driving and using machines:

• These tablets may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision and loss of co-ordination. If you experience any of these effects, do not drive or operate machinery.

Possible side effects:

Like all medicines, Piriton Allergy Tablets can have side effects, but not everybody gets them. Children and older people are more prone to side effects. Stop using this product and consult your doctor if you experience a severe allergic reaction (signs include raised and itchy rash (hives), swelling of the face or mouth causing difficulty in breathing, collapse).

Very Common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):

• Drowsiness and sedation.

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):

• Disturbance in concentrating, un-coordination, dizziness, headache.
• Blurred vision.
• Feeling or being sick, dry mouth.
• Fatigue.

Other side effects may include: allergic reactions, swelling of the skin, loss of appetite, confusion, excitation, irritability, nightmares, low mood, low blood pressure, thickening of phlegm, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, indigestion or upset stomach, itchy skin, rash, sensitivity to the sun, muscle twitching, muscle weakness, difficulty passing water, chest tightness, ringing in the ears, changes in heart rhythm, low blood count, bruising, hepatitis (severe stomach pain, nausea or vomiting and loss of appetite and/or jaundice (yellow colouring of the skin or the whites of the eyes)).

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 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.

Contents of the pack and other information:

Active ingredient: Each tablet contains Chlorphenamine maleate 4 mg.

Other ingredients: Lactose, maize starch, yellow iron oxide (E172), magnesium stearate and water.

Piriton Allergy Tablets are round, yellow tablets engraved on one side with a 'P' above the break line; the reverse face has a breakline only.