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Piriton Syrup
(Chlorphenamine Maleate)

Piriton for children comes in a colourless liquid form called piriton syrup. It can also be used by adults. Piriton is an antihistamine medication used in the relief of symptoms of hayfever, itching, insect bites and other forms of allergic reactions. Buy piriton liquid syrup here from a fully registered UK online chemist.

The active ingredient in piriton syrup is chlorpheniramine or Chlorphenamine maleate.

This is a type of medication that helps prevent or minimise the release of certain types of chemicals called histamines by cells of our immune system, when triggered by some offending allergens; allergens being substances that cause allergic reactions.

piriton syrup

Piriton liquid syrup also contains E218 E214 and E216 preservatives, sucrose, peppermint oil, glycerol, ethanol, tingle flavour and water.

This liquid piriton usually comes in a bottle of 150mls, and each 5mls of the syrup has the euivalent of 1mg of piriton in it. This medicine is made by GSK Consumer Health.

Uses of Piriton

This liquid form of piriton for children is used in the relief and treatment of the following conditions:

  • symptoms of hayfever in children
  • Hives and Nettle Rashes
  • Insect bites
  • Itching associated with chicken pox
  • Food allergies
  • Drug allergies
  • General
  • Itching
  • Prickly heat rash
  • First aid in severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis before the arrival of immediate medical help or ambulance

If you or your child develop an allergic rash with associated swelling of the lips or tongue or wheezing or difficulty in breathing, or even collapse, it is important that you call for urgent medical help. Piriton alone will not treat that. This could be serious.

Dose of Piriton Syrup

As said above, piriton syrup is mainly for children, though it can be used by every member of the family in the right amount or dose.

The following is the recommended dose for piriton or chlorphenamine oral solution:

  • Children aged 1 to 2 years, take 2.5mls of syrup twice daily. Such child should not be given more than 5mls of piriton liquid 2mg) in any 24 hour period.
  • 2 to 5 years, take 2.5mls 4 to 6 times a day. Maximum allowed dose for this age group is 15mls or 6mg in a day.
  • 6 to 12 years old children should take 5mls of piriton liquid syrup 4 to 6 times daily. They should take no more than 30mls maximum in any given 24 hour period. This is the maximum dose allowed.
  • Children above 12 years of age and adults can take 10mls of piriton syrup 4 to 6 times daily. The maximum daily dose of piriton for this age group would be 60mls in total (that is 24mg) in any 24 hours.

Side Effects of Piriton

The side effects of piriton include

  • Drowsiness
  • Hyperactivity in children (sleeplessness, irritability, nightmares and rarely convulsion in some children. These side effects are very rare though, but if they occur while on piriton, you should report this to your doctor).
  • Blurred vision
  • Dry mouth
  • Allergic reaction - yes.

    Piriton is used in the treatment of allergic reactions, but in some people, it in itself, can precipitate an allergic reaction. This allergy might be to the active ingredient chlorphenamine, or other components of the syrup like the E preservatives.
  • Haemolytic anaemia - this could lead to passage of deep yellow or dark urine. This side effect is very rare.

The above listed side effects are quite uncommon. The only side effect of piriton frequently seen is sedation or drowsiness.

Precautions

When using chlorphenamine malate syrup, be sure not to take it with other medicines bought over the If you or your child has diabetes, be careful with the use of piriton syrup because of the sucrose content. Sticking to the treatment dose should be okay, especially in younger children. It is when large amount is taken like 10mls 4 to 6 times a day, as in older children and adults that the amount of sucrose in the syrup might become an issue in some diabetics.

Where to get piriton syrup from? You can buy piriton syrup from most chemist and over the shelves in some big supermarkets. You can also buy your piriton online here (see a link to do so just below).

Can you buy piriton for children over the counter? Yes. You can buy piriton for children over on eyear of age from most high street shops and chemist, depending on where you live. Looking to get one for a non-immediate use, you can order piriton online here now and get it delivered to you anywhere in the world (delivered to most countries) from a reputable UK based pharmacy and you will be rest assured you are getting a top quality medication.

You can buy Piriton Liquid Syrup here

Comments Or Questions About Piriton? Have Your Say:

Are you thinking of using piriton, or did you just use it? Have a comment to share? Do you think you are having a side effect of chlorphenamine you want to report here for others to look out for, or just a question on the use of this anti-histamine? Share it here!

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