Piriton 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.
Can you give Piriton to a child?
Piriton. Piriton provides fast, effective relief from hayfever and other allergy symptoms. Piriton Allergy Tablets can be taken by children aged 6 years and over. Piriton Syrup can be taken by children as young as 12 months.
What is the drug in Piriton?
Chlorphenamine is an antihistamine medicine that relieves the symptoms of allergies. It’s known as a drowsy (sedating) antihistamine.
Is Piriton syrup good for babies?
Piriton syrup is not licensed for babies under one year of age. Doctors do sometimes prescribe chlorphenamine for babies aged one month or over, however you must not give Piriton syrup to babies aged under one year unless instructed to by your doctor.
How do you administer Piriton injections?
Adults: The usual dose of chlorphenamine injection for adults is 10mg to 20mg, but not more than 40mg should be given within a 24-hour period. The injection may be given by the subcutaneous, intramuscular or intravenous route.
Does Piriton reduce fever?
Tried and trusted for over 50 years, Piriton can provide fast and effective relief from hay fever and other allergies. Piriton Syrup and Piriton Tablet formats make a great hay fever treatment option for all the family*.
How do you use Piriton syrup?
Together, Piriton CS Syrup 100 ml helps to relieve cough, cold and allergic symptoms. Take Piriton CS Syrup 100 ml with or without food as advised by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take Piriton CS Syrup 100 ml based on your medical condition.
Can I give antihistamine and paracetamol?
Yes, you can take cetirizine together with paracetamol or ibuprofen. Can I take 2 types of antihistamine in 1 day? Sometimes doctors recommend that people with a severe, itchy skin rash take 2 different antihistamines together for a few days.
Can Piriton be given intravenously?
How do you inject diphenhydramine?
How to use Diphenhydramine Hcl Syringe. This medication is injected into a vein (IV) no faster than 25 milligrams per minute, or deeply into a muscle as directed by your doctor. Be very careful to inject into a vein or muscle and not into the skin or just under the skin.
Can Piriton be used for cough?
Piriton Expectorant is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, throat irritation.
How much Piriton can a child take?
Children aged 2 – 6 years: 2.5ml (1mg) every 4 to 6 hourly. Maximum daily dose: 15ml (6mg) in any 24 hours. Children aged 1 – 2 years: 2.5ml (1mg) twice daily. Maximum daily dose: 5ml (2mg) in any 24 hours.
