Piriton 2mg/5ml syrup

Land: Storbritannien

Språk: engelska

Källa: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Aktiva substanser:

Chlorphenamine maleate

Tillgänglig från:

Haleon UK Ltd

ATC-kod:

R06AB04

INN (International namn):

Chlorphenamine maleate

Dos:

400microgram/1ml

Läkemedelsform:

Oral solution

Administreringssätt:

Oral

Klass:

No Controlled Drug Status

Receptbelagda typ:

Valid as a prescribable product

Produktsammanfattning:

BNF: 03040100; GTIN: 5000198522501

Bipacksedel

CHLORPHENAMINE MALEATE
PLEASE READ RIGHT THROUGH THIS LEAFLET BEFORE YOU START USING THIS
MEDICINE.
This medicine is available without prescription, but you still need to
use Piriton
Syrup carefully to get the best results from it.
• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
• If you have any questions, or if there is anything you do not
understand, ask
your pharmacist.
IN THIS LEAFLET:
1. What Piriton Syrup does
2. Check before you take Piriton Syrup
3. How to take Piriton Syrup
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Piriton Syrup
6. Further information
1. WHAT PIRITON SYRUP DOES
PIRITON SYRUP IS USED TO TREAT THE ALLERGIC SYMPTOMS OF HAYFEVER AND
OTHER ALLERGIES.
The active ingredient is chlorphenamine maleate, an antihistamine
which can help
to relieve the symptoms of some allergies and itchy skin rashes. It
can be used to
treat the itchiness, redness, swelling, tenderness and irritation that
can be caused
by:
• 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.
2. CHECK BEFORE YOU TAKE PIRITON SYRUP
DO NOT TAKE PIRITON SYRUP:
• IF YOU HAVE EVER HAD AN ALLERGIC REACTION to antihistamines or any
of
the ingredients (listed in Section 6)
• if you have taken MONOAMINE OXIDASE INHIBITORS (MAOIs) prescribed
for DEPRESSION in the LAST TWO WEEKS
• if you are taking other medicines containing antihistamines,
including
products for the relief of colds and coughs.
TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH PIRITON SYRUP
• Talk to your doctor before you take this syrup if you have VERY
HIGH
BLOOD PRESSURE, HEART DISEASE, EPILEPSY, GLAUCOMA, ENLARGED PROSTATE,
LIVER DISEASE, KIDNEY DISEASE, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA or BRONCHIECTASIS.
• AVOID DRINKING ALCOHOL WITH THIS MEDICINE.
• DO NOT DRIVE OR OPERATE MACHINERY if the syrup makes you feel
drowsy, dizzy
or if you experience blurred vision.

Produktens egenskaper

OBJECT 1
PIRITON SYRUP
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 27-Oct-2016 |
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
1. Name of the medicinal product
Piriton Syrup
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Each 5 ml of syrup contains 2mg of chlorphenamine maleate
3. Pharmaceutical form
Syrup
Colourless syrup
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
Piriton Syrup is indicated for symptomatic control of all allergic
conditions responsive to antihistamines,
including hay fever, vasomotor rhinitis, urticaria, angioneurotic
oedema, food allergy, drug and serum
reactions, insect bites.
Also indicated for the symptomatic relief of itch associated with
chickenpox.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Oral administration only
Do not exceed the stated dose or frequency of dosing
ADULTS AND CHILDREN 12 YEARS AND OVER: 10ml (4mg) every 4 to 6 hourly.
Maximum daily dose: 60ml
(24mg) in any 24 hours.
ELDERLY: The elderly are more likely to experience neurological
anticholinergic effects. Consideration
should be given to using a lower daily dose (e.g. a maximum of 12 mg
in any 24 hours).
CHILDREN AGED 6 - 12 YEARS: 5ml (2mg) every 4 to 6 hourly. Maximum
daily dose: 30ml (12mg) in any
24 hours.
CHILDREN AGED 2 - 6 YEARS: 2.5ml (1mg) every 4 to 6 hourly. Maximum
daily dose: 15ml (6mg) in any 24
hours.
CHILDREN AGED 1 - 2 YEARS: 2.5ml (1mg) twice daily. The minimum
interval between the doses should be
4 hours. Maximum daily dose: 5ml (2mg) in any 24 hours.
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN BELOW 1 YEAR
4.3 Contraindications
Piriton Syrup is contra-indicated in patients who are hypersensitive
to antihistamines or to any of the
syrup ingredients.
The anticholinergic properties of chlorphenamine are intensified by
monoamine oxidase inhibitors
(MAOIs). Piriton Syrup is therefore contra-indicated in patients who
have been treated with MAOIs
within the last fourteen days.
4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Chlorphenamine, in common with other drugs having anticholinergic
effects, should be used with caution
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