Piriton Bottle Of 460ml Expectorant
Piriton Bottle Of 460ml Expectorant Description
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.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹124.06 |
You Save | ₹13.78 (10% on MRP) |
Contains | Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine(4.0 Mg/5ml) + Ammonium Chloride(125.0 Mg/5ml) + Sodium Citrate(55.0 Mg/5ml) |
Uses | Cough |
Side effects | Sleepiness, irritation, dryness of nose, mouth or throat |
Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
Uses of Piriton Bottle Of 460ml Expectorant
Contraindications of Piriton Bottle Of 460ml Expectorant
- 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 of Piriton Bottle Of 460ml Expectorant
- Sleepiness
- Irritation
- Dryness of nose, mouth or throat
- Anxiety
- Constipation
- Fast heartbeat
Precautions and Warnings of Piriton Bottle Of 460ml Expectorant
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- 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....
Mode of Action of Piriton Bottle Of 460ml Expectorant
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Piriton Bottle Of 460ml Expectorant
- 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
Interactions of Piriton Bottle Of 460ml Expectorant
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 of Piriton Bottle Of 460ml Expectorant
- Store Piriton expectorant at room temperature in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Piriton Bottle Of 460ml Expectorant
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)