Piriton Allergy Tablets can relieve the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies, and so aid restful sleep when symptoms are troublesome at night. Piriton Allergy Tablets can also be used to relieve the itchy rash of chickenpox.
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.
Each tablet contains the active ingredient: Chlorphenamine maleate 4 mg.
Other ingredients: Lactose, maize starch, yellow iron oxide (E172), magnesium stearate and water.
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.
Stop using this product and consult your doctor if you experience:
Allergic reaction which can be severe. Signs include:
- Raised and itchy rash (hives)
- Swelling, sometimes of the face or mouth causing difficulty in breathing
- Collapse
These reactions are rare.
Possible side effects:
Very Common (affects more than 1 in 10 people)
Common (affects between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 people)
- disturbance in concentrating, un-coordination, dizziness, headache
- blurred vision
- feeling or being sick, dry mouth
- fatigue
Warnings and precautions
Do not take Piriton Allergy Tablets:
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to antihistamines or to any of the ingredients listed
- if you have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) prescribed for depression in the last two weeks
- If you are taking other medicines containing other antihistamines, including products for the relief of colds and coughs.
Talk to your doctor before you take these tablets if you have very high blood pressure, heart disease, epilepsy, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, liver disease, kidney disease, bronchitis, asthma, bronchiectasis or chronic lung disorders (difficulty in breathing and cough that won’t go away).
Avoid drinking alcohol with this medicine.
Do not drive or operate machinery if the tablets make you feel drowsy, dizzy or if you experience blurred vision.
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 taking Piriton Allergy Tablets if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
This product is typically dispatched within 1-2 working days from date of order
Please note that we do not operate at the weekends. Orders placed after 2pm Friday will not get processed until the following Monday morning.
Standard Delivery
Our standard delivery charge is £2.90.
We use a tracked 48 Hour service for our standard delivery.
Next Day Delivery
Due to COVID-19 we are not currently offering Next Day Delivery as our couriers are not always adhering to the delivery timescales, we will introduce this again in the future.
Prescriptions
Private prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery, free of charge (all private prescription items have a minimum order value of £5.00). NHS prescription medicines are sent by courier, tracked 24hr delivery.
Normal delivery charges will apply for non-prescription items in the same basket.
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