Piriton 60 Tablets

Adults and children aged 6 years and over: Swallow one tablet every four to six hours as needed. Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours.

Children aged 6 to 12 years: Give half a tablet every four to six hours as needed. Do not give more than 6 half tablets in 24 hours.

*Do not take more than the recommended dose

*If you take too many tablets, contact your doctor or casualty department. Do not drive if you have taken too many tablets.

*If you forget to take the tablets, take one 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.

Before Taking Piriton Allergy Tablets

Do not take Piriton Allergy Tablets if:

*You have ever had an allergic reaction to antihistamines or to any of the other ingredients
*If you have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) prescribed for depression in the last two weeks
*If you are under 6 years

Take special care with Piriton Allergy Tablets

*Talk to your doctor before you take these tablets if you have very high blood pressure, epilepsy, overactive thyroid, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, heart or liver disease, bronchitis, asthma or other similar respiratory problems.
*Be careful when drinking alcohol when using Piriton Allergy Tablets. They can increase the effects of drinking.
*Do not drive or operate machinery if the tablets make you feel drowsy. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before using Piriton Allergy Tablets.

*Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are taking any prescribed medicines, particularly phenytoin (for epilepsy) or medicines for anxiety or to help you sleep.

*Talk to your doctor before using Piriton Allergy Tablets if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Possible Side Effects

Like all medicines, Piriton Allergy Tablets can have side effects, but not everybody gets them. Children and older people are more prone to side effects.

*The most common side effect is drowsiness. This drowsiness can be helpful if symptoms are particularly troublesome at night.

The following side effects may occur

*Difficulty concentrating, feeling tired, dizziness or blurred vision
*Loss of appetite, indigestion or upset stomach, being or feeling sick, diarrhoea or tummy pain
*Liver inflammation (which may make you feel weak, sick and turn yellow)
*Headache
*Dry mouth or difficulty passing water
*Palpitations (feeling your heart beat), fast or irregular beat or low blood pressure (you may feel faint)
*Chest tightness or thickening of the phlegm
*Blood disorders such as anaemia
*Allergic reactions including itchy rash, skin peeling and sensitivity to the sun
*Twitching, muscle weakness and un-coordination
*Ringing in the ears
*Depression (low mood), irritability or nightmares
*Children may become excited and older people may become very confused

If you do get any side effects, even those not mentioned in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist

Active Ingredient: Chlorophenamine Maleate 4mg

Also contains: Lactose, Maize Starch, Yellow Iron Oxide (E172), Magnesium Stearate and Water