Piriton Syrup

• For oral use only.

• Not suitable for children under 12 months old.

• Do not use this medicine before driving or operating heavy machinery, as it can cause temporary dizziness.

• Elderly are at a greater risk of having confusion and drowsiness after taking this medication.

• Maintain a gap of at least 4 hours between consecutive doses.

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications, including over the counter and herbal products.

• Contact your doctor or pharmacist if your condition does not improve after 2 weeks of use.

• If you accidentally swallow large amounts of this medication, immediately seek medical attention and take the medicine pack with you.

• Do not use it if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

• Do not use it if you have a chronic disorder such as heart disease, kidney disease, lungs disease and diabetes etc.

Possible side effects

Piriton Syrup is a safe medication. However, it can cause the following side effects in some individuals:

• Drowsiness

• Blurred vision

• Fatigue

• Allergic reaction

Discontinue use and contact your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist or become worse.

Piriton syrup contains the following ingredients: 

Active ingredients

Chlorphenamine Maleate (2 mg per 5 ml): An antihistamine which blocks allergy causing chemicals in your body called histamine.

Other ingredients

Liquid sucrose, glycerol, ethanol, tingle flavour, peppermint oil, water and, as a preservative, a mixture of methyl, ethyl and propyl hydroxybenzoates (E 218, E 214 and E 216).