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.

Always read the patient information leaflet before starting your treatment. The patient information can be  found here.

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).