Imported from UK

Packing Size 30s

Works as an Anti-allergy

Best For

Skin Allergy
Food allergy
pet allergy
hayfever
house dust mite allergy
mould spore allergy
insect bite
also relieves the itchy rash of chickenpox

1. Name of the medicinal product

Piriton Tablets

2. Qualitative and quantitative composition

Each tablet contains 4 milligrams of chlorphenamine maleate

Round, circular, biconvex, yellow tablets engraved with a 'P' to one side of the breakline; the reverse face has a breakline only.

3. Pharmaceutical form

Tablet. The tablet can be divided into equal doses.

4. Clinical particulars

4.1 Therapeutic indications

Piriton tablets are indicated for symptomatic control of all allergic conditions responsive to antihistamines, including hay fever, vasomotor rhinitis, urticaria, angioneurotic oedema, food allergy, drug and serum reactions, insect bites.

Also indicated for the symptomatic relief of itch associated with chickenpox.

4.2 Posology and method of administration

Oral Administration only

Do not exceed the stated dose or frequency of dosing

Minimum dosing interval: 4 hours

Do not use continuously for more than two weeks without consulting a doctor.

Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 tablet 4 to 6 hourly. Maximum daily dose: 6 tablets (24 mg) in any 24 hours

Elderly: The elderly are more likely to experience neurological anticholinergic effects. Consideration should be given to using a lower daily dose (e.g. a maximum of 12 mg in any 24 hours).

Children aged 6 - 12 years: ½ tablet 4 to 6 hourly. Maximum daily dose: 3 tablets (12mg) in any 24 hours

Not recommended for children under 6 years

Populations

Patients with renal or hepatic impairment should seek doctor's advice prior to taking this medicine. (See Section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use).

Piriton Allergy Tablets 30s