Piriton

What is it?

An antihistamine preparation of the arylalkylamine type available as scored, yellow tablets containing 4mg of chlorpheniramine maleate, all marked P. Also, PIRITON SYRUP, containing 2mg of chlorpheniramine maleate per 5ml.

Medical Uses

Allergies

Dosage

Adults and children over 12 years, 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours to a maximum of 6 each day or 10ml, 4 to 6 hourly to a maximum of 60ml each day. Children, aged 6 to 12 years, 1/2 tablet every 4 to 6 hours to a maximum of 3 each day. Syrup, aged 1 to 2 years, 2.5ml twice each day; aged 2 to 5 years, 2.5ml every 4 to 6 hours to a maximum daily dose of 15ml; aged 6 to 12 years, 5ml every 4 to 6 hours to a daily maximum of 30ml.

Special Care

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, high blood pressure, raised intraocular pressure or BPH, asthma, liver disorder, thyrotoxieosis (toxicity of thyroid gland), epilepsy.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Maois, phenytoin, alcohol, depressants of central nervous system.

Known Side Effects

Impaired reactions, blurring of vision, sleepiness, dizziness, stimulation of central nervous system.

Manufacturer

Glaxosmithkline.