Patient leaflet - PIRITEZE CHILDRENS HAYFEVER & ALLERGY 1 MG / ML SYRUP, PIRITEZE ALLERGY 1 MG / ML SYRUP
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your pharmacist has told you. This medicine is available without prescription, but you still need to use Piriteze Children’s Hayfever & Allergy Syrup carefully to get the best results from it.
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– Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
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– Ask your pharmacist if you need more information of advice.
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– If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
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– You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse..
In this leaflet
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1. What Piriteze Children’s Hayfever & Allergy Syrup is and what it is used for
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2. What you need to know before you take Piriteze Children’s Hayfever & Allergy Syrup
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3. How to take Piriteze Children’s Hayfever & Allergy Syrup
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4. Possible side effects
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5. How to store Piriteze Children’s Hayfever & Allergy Syrup
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6. Contents of the pack and other information
(itchy or watery eyes, sneezing and a runny nose) and other allergies e.g. pet, house dust mite and mould spore allergies. It can also be used to relieve the rashes and itching of chronic urticaria (hives).
The active ingredient is cetirizine hydrochloride, an antihistamine which can help to relieve the symptoms of some allergies and itchy skin rashes.
If you or a child take too much syrup
Contact your doctor or casualty department. Do not drive if you have taken too many tablets.
If you forget to take the syrup
Take a dose as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time to take the next one. Never take two doses together.
If you stop taking the syrup:
- Rarely, pruritus (intense itching) and/or urticaria may occur. If your symptoms persist, see your doctor.
- Seek medical advice if withdrawal symptoms are experienced.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctors or pharmacist.
4. possible side effects
Like all medicines, Piriteze Children’s Hayfever & Allergy Syrup can have side effects, but not everybody gets them. Stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical help if you experience:
- Sudden signs of an allergic reaction such as developing a rash, swelling of the mouth or face or difficulty breathing
- Bruising or bleeding more easily than normal
- Convulsions or fits
- Loss of consciousness.
6. contents of the pack and other information
Active ingredient Each 5 ml dose contains Cetirizine Hydrochloride 5 mg.
Other ingredients Glycerol, propylene glycol, sorbitol (E 420), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 216), sodium acetate, acetic acid, saccharin sodium, banana flavour and purified water.
Methyl and propyl parahydroxybenzoates (E 218 and E 216) may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
The bottle contains 70 ml.
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.
The manufacturer is Farmaclair, Avenue du General de Gaulle, 14200 Herouville Saint Clair, France. This leaflet was last revised in October 2021.
Trade marks are owned by or licensed to the GSK group of companies.
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