Piriton Tablets Pack of 500

Piriton Tablets Pack of 500 contains Chlorphenamine Maleate 4 mg, an active ingredient that belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It works by blocking histamine, a chemical released by the body during an allergic reaction, to help alleviate symptoms such as itchiness, redness, swelling, tenderness, and irritation.

What Piriton Tablets 500 Pack can help with:

Piriton Tablets are suitable for adults and children aged 6 years and over, offering relief for various allergic conditions, including:

• Hayfever and other allergies, such as reactions to pet dander, house dust mites, or mould spores.
• Nettle rash and hives (urticaria).
• Skin allergies and dermatitis.
• Prickly heat and heat rash.
• Allergic reactions to food, food additives, or medicines.
• Insect bites and stings.
• The itchy rash associated with chickenpox.

Having a Piriton Tablets Pack of 500 means you are well-prepared to manage these common allergic symptoms, providing convenient and reliable relief. Always ensure Piriton Tablets Pack of 500 is suitable for you by reading the label carefully, especially if you have existing health conditions or are taking other medications.

Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 6 to 12 years: Give ½ tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not give more than 6 half tablets in 24 hours.

Elderly: 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 these tablets if you:

Are allergic to antihistamines or to any of the ingredients listed above.
Have taken drugs for depression called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) within the last 14 days.

Please see 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.

Taking this medicine with food and drink:

As with other antihistamines the effects of alcohol may be increased.

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.

Important information about some of the ingredients of the tablets:

This medicine contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking.

You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use

Piriton Allergy Tablets are round, yellow tablets engraved on one side with a P above the break line.

Each tablet contains the active ingredient: Chlorphenamine maleate 4 mg.

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