PIRITON SYRUP
Active substance(s): CHLORPHENAMINE MALEATE
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2. Check before you take Piriton Syrup
CH-UK Regulatory-GBR; CH-United Kingdom-GBR
Do not take Piriton Syrup:
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
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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.
• 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.
Piriton Syrup
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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.
• Piriton Syrup contains 6.3% v/v ethanol (alcohol), similar to 6.3 ml beer
or 2.6 ml wine per 5 ml spoonful. This could be harmful if you suffer
from alcoholism. This should also be considered if you are pregnant or
breast feeding, in children and high-risk groups such as patients with
liver disease or epilepsy.
• Clean your teeth regularly. The syrup contains sucrose and long term
use could increase the risk of tooth decay.
• If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to
some sugars, contact your doctor before using Piriton Syrup.
• Piriton Syrup contains 2.36 g of sucrose per 5 ml. This should be taken
into account in patients with diabetes mellitus.
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If you are taking other medicines
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this syrup if you are taking any
prescribed medicines; particularly phenytoin (for epilepsy) or medicines for
anxiety or to help you sleep.
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Pregnancy and breast feeding
Talk to your doctor before taking the Piriton Syrup if you are
pregnant or breast feeding.
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3. How to take Piriton Syrup
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Use the spoon provided
Age
1-2 years
Dosage
One 2.5 ml spoonful twice daily
Maximum in 24 hours
Two 2.5 ml spoonfuls (5 ml)
2-6 years
One 2.5 ml spoonful every 4-6 hours
Six 2.5 ml spoonfuls (15 ml)
6-12 years
One 5 ml spoonful every 4-6 hours
Six 5 ml spoonfuls (30 ml)
Adults and children Two 5 ml spoonfuls (10 ml) every 4-6 hours
over 12 years
Elderly: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you take this syrup as you may be more likely
to get side effects including confusion and you may need to take a lower daily dose.
Piriton Syrup
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the ‘EXP’ date shown on the pack.
Store below 25ºC. Protect from light.
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6. Further information
Contact your doctor or casualty department. Do not drive if you have taken too
much.
Active ingredient Each 5 ml dose contains Chlorphenamine Maleate 2 mg.
Other ingredients 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).
Take a dose as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time to take the next one.
Never take two doses together.
If your symptoms persist, see your doctor.
Methyl, ethyl and propyl hydroxybenzoates (E 218, E 214 and E 216)
may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Piriton Syrup can have side effects, but not everybody gets them.
Children and older people are more prone to side effects.
The marketing authorisation holder is GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (UK)
Trading Limited, Brentford, TW8 9GS, U.K. and all enquiries should be sent to this
address.
Stop taking this product and consult your doctor if you:
• Experience allergic reactions which can be severe. Signs include raised and itchy
skin, swelling of the face or mouth causing difficulty breathing.
• Experience liver problems.
• Experience anaemia or unexplained bleeding or bruising.
• Experience difficulty passing water.
• Collapse.
The following side effects may occur:
• Difficulty concentrating, feeling tired, dizziness, headache or blurred vision.
• Loss of appetite, indigestion, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, tummy pain or
dry mouth.
• Low blood pressure (you may feel faint) or changes in heart rhythm.
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The bottle contains 150 ml.
• The most common side effect is drowsiness. This drowsiness can be helpful if
symptoms are particularly troublesome at night.
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5. How to store Piriton Syrup
If you or a child take too much syrup
If you forget to take the syrup
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CH-UK Regulatory-GBR; CH-United Kingdom-GBR
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
directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By
reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.
Twelve 5 ml spoonfuls (60 ml)
• Do not take more than the recommended dose.
• Do not give to children under 12 months.
Chest tightness or thickening of phlegm.
Skin peeling, itchy rash and sensitivity to the sun.
Ringing in the ears.
Twitching, muscular weakness and abnormal co-ordination.
Confusion, excitability, irritability, low mood or nightmares.
Children may become excited.
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The manufacturer is Farmaclair, Avenue du General de Gaulle,
14200 Herouville Saint Clair, France.
This leaflet was last revised in January 2016
PIRITON is a registered trademark owned by or licensed to the GSK group of
companies.
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2. Check before you take Piriton Syrup
CH-UK Regulatory-GBR; CH-United Kingdom-GBR
Do not take Piriton Syrup:
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
1
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.
• 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.
Piriton Syrup
N/A
157x210-RS-100+Ed+2
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.
• Piriton Syrup contains 6.3% v/v ethanol (alcohol), similar to 6.3 ml beer
or 2.6 ml wine per 5 ml spoonful. This could be harmful if you suffer
from alcoholism. This should also be considered if you are pregnant or
breast feeding, in children and high-risk groups such as patients with
liver disease or epilepsy.
• Clean your teeth regularly. The syrup contains sucrose and long term
use could increase the risk of tooth decay.
• If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to
some sugars, contact your doctor before using Piriton Syrup.
• Piriton Syrup contains 2.36 g of sucrose per 5 ml. This should be taken
into account in patients with diabetes mellitus.
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If you are taking other medicines
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this syrup if you are taking any
prescribed medicines; particularly phenytoin (for epilepsy) or medicines for
anxiety or to help you sleep.
0
Pregnancy and breast feeding
Talk to your doctor before taking the Piriton Syrup if you are
pregnant or breast feeding.
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3. How to take Piriton Syrup
•
•
•
•
•
•
Use the spoon provided
Age
1-2 years
Dosage
One 2.5 ml spoonful twice daily
Maximum in 24 hours
Two 2.5 ml spoonfuls (5 ml)
2-6 years
One 2.5 ml spoonful every 4-6 hours
Six 2.5 ml spoonfuls (15 ml)
6-12 years
One 5 ml spoonful every 4-6 hours
Six 5 ml spoonfuls (30 ml)
Adults and children Two 5 ml spoonfuls (10 ml) every 4-6 hours
over 12 years
Elderly: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you take this syrup as you may be more likely
to get side effects including confusion and you may need to take a lower daily dose.
Piriton Syrup
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the ‘EXP’ date shown on the pack.
Store below 25ºC. Protect from light.
Offset
6. Further information
Contact your doctor or casualty department. Do not drive if you have taken too
much.
Active ingredient Each 5 ml dose contains Chlorphenamine Maleate 2 mg.
Other ingredients 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).
Take a dose as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time to take the next one.
Never take two doses together.
If your symptoms persist, see your doctor.
Methyl, ethyl and propyl hydroxybenzoates (E 218, E 214 and E 216)
may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Piriton Syrup can have side effects, but not everybody gets them.
Children and older people are more prone to side effects.
The marketing authorisation holder is GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (UK)
Trading Limited, Brentford, TW8 9GS, U.K. and all enquiries should be sent to this
address.
Stop taking this product and consult your doctor if you:
• Experience allergic reactions which can be severe. Signs include raised and itchy
skin, swelling of the face or mouth causing difficulty breathing.
• Experience liver problems.
• Experience anaemia or unexplained bleeding or bruising.
• Experience difficulty passing water.
• Collapse.
The following side effects may occur:
• Difficulty concentrating, feeling tired, dizziness, headache or blurred vision.
• Loss of appetite, indigestion, feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, tummy pain or
dry mouth.
• Low blood pressure (you may feel faint) or changes in heart rhythm.
White paper
1
K
The bottle contains 150 ml.
• The most common side effect is drowsiness. This drowsiness can be helpful if
symptoms are particularly troublesome at night.
N/A
157x210-RS-100+Ed+2
5. How to store Piriton Syrup
If you or a child take too much syrup
If you forget to take the syrup
2
CH-UK Regulatory-GBR; CH-United Kingdom-GBR
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
directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By
reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.
Twelve 5 ml spoonfuls (60 ml)
• Do not take more than the recommended dose.
• Do not give to children under 12 months.
Chest tightness or thickening of phlegm.
Skin peeling, itchy rash and sensitivity to the sun.
Ringing in the ears.
Twitching, muscular weakness and abnormal co-ordination.
Confusion, excitability, irritability, low mood or nightmares.
Children may become excited.
0
The manufacturer is Farmaclair, Avenue du General de Gaulle,
14200 Herouville Saint Clair, France.
This leaflet was last revised in January 2016
PIRITON is a registered trademark owned by or licensed to the GSK group of
companies.
0
8P019B00
Pharma code Ref. No. 807
TEXT SIZE CONTAINED IN THIS ARTWORK
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Leading: 8.1pt
Horizontal Scale: 96%
Smallest text size: 7.0pt
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Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
