Piriton Bottle Of 460ml Expectorant

Piriton expectorant is used in common cold and allergy, including allergy to pollen or dust. It contains chlorpheniramine as its active ingredient, which belongs to an antiallergic group of medicines. It works by opposing the action of a substance called histamine, a chemical formed in the body in certain allergic conditions.

It should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Piriton expectorant should not be used in pregnancy, breastfeeding and children below 6-years of age. Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are consuming, especially the medicines for brain diseases or to induce sleep, as concomitant use of these medicines with Piriton expectorant causes excessive sleepiness.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose of Piriton expectorant include sleepiness, dry mouth, flushing, fever, confusion, weakness, ringing sensation in ears, blurring of vision, sleeplessness and rarely seizures. If you have taken too much of this medicine, then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of this medicine, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is already time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Piriton expectorant works by opposing the action of a substance called histamine, a chemical formed in the body in certain allergic conditions.

Directions for Use

• Take Piriton expectorant as prescribed by your doctor with or without food
• Shake well before the use and use a measuring cup or spoon for measurement

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Piriton expectorant during pregnancy?

Components of this medicine are known to be harmful to the foetus. Thus, it should be avoided in pregnant women. If you become pregnant while on the treatment with this medicine, then immediately inform your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Piriton expectorant while breastfeeding?

There is limited information available on the use of this medicine in lactating women. However, as a component of this medicine is known to be excreted in milk, this medicine should be avoided if you are breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Piriton expectorant?

This medicine causes sleepiness. If you are taking this medicine, then avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Piriton expectorant?

Drinking alcohol, along with this medicine, increases sleepiness. Therefore, alcohol drinking should be avoided while taking this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have any pre-existing health condition like liver or kidney diseases, asthma, or other breathing problems, overactive thyroid gland, high/low blood pressure etc.
• You have an allergy to any other medicines or any food.
• You are taking medicines for sleeplessness.
• Piriton expectorent should be used with caution in children and elderly patients.
• It is not recommended to use this syrup in children below 2 years of age.
• You need to stop using Piriton expectorent and ask a doctor if the cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be the signs of a serious ailment.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to chlorpheniramine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you have a stomach or duodenal ulcer.
• If you have glaucoma, a condition where eye pressure is increased.
• If you have a urinary bladder or prostate problem.
• If you have taken or taking medicines for psychiatric disorders (MAO inhibitors).
• This medicine should not be given to a child less than 6-years of age.

Side effects

• Sleepiness
• Irritation
• Dryness of nose, mouth or throat
• Anxiety
• Constipation
• Fast heartbeat

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Piriton expectorant or Piriton expectorant itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for any disorder.
• In particular if you are taking medicines for brain-related disorders like alprazolam, medicines used to treat cough, muscle-relaxing medicines, anti-epileptic medicines, medicines for psyciatric disease or Parkinson's disease, medicines for sleeplessness (sedatives), other antihistaminic medicines such as cetrizine or diphenhydramine, etc.

Storage and disposal

• Store Piriton expectorant at room temperature in a cool and dry place.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does the intake of Piriton expectorant cause sleepiness?

Yes, sleepiness is the main side effect of Piriton expectorant. Therefore, it belongs to a group of medicine called sedating antihistamines.

How Piriton expectorant works?

Piriton expectorant works by opposing the action of a substance called histamine, a chemical formed in the body in certain allergic conditions.

Can Piriton expectorant be taken with other cold or allergy medicine such as cetirizine?

Taking Piriton expectorant with other cold or allergy medicine should be avoided, as it can increase sleepiness or can cause other untoward side effects.

When the intake of Piriton expectorant should be avoided?

Intake of Piriton expectorant should be avoided if you are engaged in work where you need to be awake such as driving, operating machinery or working in other hazardous activities, as it causes sleepiness.