Patient leaflet - PIRITON CHILDRENS ALLERGY SYRUP, PIRITON 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 Piriton Children’s 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 Piriton Children’s Allergy Syrup is and what it is used for
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2. What you need to know before you take Piriton Children’s Allergy Syrup
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3. How to take Piriton Children’s Allergy Syrup
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4. Possible side effects
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5. How to store Piriton Children’s Allergy Syrup
Contents of the pack and other information
1. what piriton children’s allergy syrup is and what it is used for
Piriton Children’s Allergy Syrup is used to treat the allergic symptoms of hayfever and other allergies. 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.
2. what you need to know before you take piriton children’s allergy syrup- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to antihistamines or to any of the other ingredients (listed in section 6)
3. How to take Piriton Children’s Allergy Syrup
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| Age | Dosage | Maximum in 24 hours |
| 1–2 years | One 2.5 ml spoonful twice daily | Two 2.5 ml spoonfuls (5 ml) |
| 2–6 years | One 2.5 ml spoonful every 4–6 hours | Six 2.5 ml spoonfuls (15 ml) |
| 6–12 years | One 5 ml spoonful every 4–6 hours | Six 5 ml spoonfuls (30 ml) |
| Adults and children over 12 years | Two 5 ml spoonfuls (10 ml) every 4–6 hours | Twelve 5 ml spoonfuls (60 ml) |
| Elderly | Two 5 ml spoonfuls (10 ml) every 4–6 hours | Six 5 ml spoonfuls (30 ml) |
Elderly: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you take this syrup as you may be more likely to get side effects including confusion and you may need to take a lower daily dose.
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- Do not take more than the recommended dose.
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- The minimum time interval between doses should be 4 hours.
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- Do not use continuously for more than 14 days without consulting a doctor.
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- Do not give to children under 12 months.
If you or a child take too much syrup
Contact your doctor or casualty department. Do not drive if you have taken too much.
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 your symptoms persist, see your doctor.
4. possible side effects
Like all medicines, Piriton Children’s Allergy Syrup 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:
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– Raised and itchy rash (hives)
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– Swelling, sometimes of the face or mouth causing difficulty in breathing
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– Collapse
These reactions are rare.
Possible side effects:
Very Common (affects more than 1 in 10 people)
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– drowsiness and sedation
Common (affects between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 people):
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– disturbance in concentrating, un-coordination, dizziness, headache
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– blurred vision
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– feeling or being sick, dry mouth
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– fatigue
5. how to store piriton children’s allergy syrupdo not use this medicine after the ‘exp’ date shown on the pack.
Store below 25°C. Protect from light.
6. contents of the pack and other information
Active ingredient Each 5 ml dose contains Chlorphenamine Maleate 2 mg.
Other ingredients Sucrose, glycerol, ethanol, tingle flavour, peppermint oil, water and, as a preservative, a mixture of methyl, ethyl and propyl hydroxybenzoates (E 218, E 214 and E 216).
Methyl, ethyl and propyl hydroxybenzoates (E 218, E 214 and E 216) may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).
The bottle contains 150 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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