SALT COMPOSITION

Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2.5mg) + Ammonium Chloride (125mg) + Sodium Citrate (55mg)

Product introduction

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.
 

Piriton Expectorant is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are allergic reaction and rash. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of Piriton Expectorant

• Cough

Side effects of Piriton Expectorant

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Piriton

• Sleepiness
• Fatigue
• Sedation
• Dizziness
• Impaired coordination
• Irritability
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Tremors
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Dryness in mouth
• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Inability to concentrate

How to use Piriton Expectorant

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Piriton Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Piriton Expectorant works

Piriton Expectorant is a combination of three medicines:

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Piriton Expectorant.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Piriton Expectorant is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Piriton Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Piriton Expectorant may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Piriton Expectorant is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Piriton Expectorant in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Piriton Expectorant?

If you miss a dose of Piriton Expectorant, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.