Piriton Cs Bottle Of 100ml Syrup
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Medical Description
Piriton CS syrup provides temporary relief from the dry cough caused by throat irritation and allergic symptoms such as sneezing and a running nose. It contains chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan as its active components which belong to a different class of medicines called anti-allergic and cough suppressants respectively. Take Piriton CS syrup as directed by the doctor and in the correct doses and for the exact duration as prescribed. You can take Piriton CS syrup with or without food. Shake the bottle well before each use. Before starting the treatment with Piriton CS syrup, inform your doctor about all the past medical and medicinal history.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹118.03 |
| You Save | ₹19.22 (14% on MRP) |
| Contains | Chlorpheniramine Maleate(4.0 Mg/5ml) + Dextromethorphan(10.0 Mg/5ml) |
| Uses | Cough |
| Side effects | drowsiness, dizziness, headache, nausea |
| Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
Check more medicines with composition as Chlorpheniramine Maleate(4.0 Mg/5ml) + Dextromethorphan(10.0 Mg/5ml)
Uses of PIRITON CS BOTTLE OF 100ML SYRUP
Piriton CS syrup provides relief from cough due to throat irritation and allergic symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose, which occurs during common cold and other respiratory allergies.
Contraindications of PIRITON CS BOTTLE OF 100ML SYRUP
- If you are allergic to chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan or any other components of the Piriton CS syrup.
- If you have or have recently taken medicines for brain-related disorders like isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, etc. and for 2 weeks after stopping this medicine.
- In case you don't know whether your prescription includes such medicines, ask your doctor before taking Piriton CS syrup.
Side effects of PIRITON CS BOTTLE OF 100ML SYRUP
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
Precautions and Warnings of PIRITON CS BOTTLE OF 100ML SYRUP
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Piriton CS syrup during pregnancy?
A:
There is limited information available about the safety of Piriton CS syrup during human pregnancy. You should consult your doctor before using this cough syrup during pregnancy or if you think you may be pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Piriton CS syrup while breastfeeding?
A:
There is no safety information about the effects of Piriton CS syrup during breastfeeding. Thus, you should consult your doctor before using cough syrup during breastfeeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Piriton CS syrup?
A:
Piriton CS syrup may cause dizziness and drowsiness. If you experience any such effects, you should avoid driving.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Piriton CS syrup?
A:
You should not consume alcohol along with Piriton CS syrup as alcohol can exaggerate the side effects of this medicine.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have a cough for a long duration with a lot of mucous (like asthma, emphysema or smoking).
- You have an eye problem like glaucoma (increased pressure in the eyes).
- You have difficulty in urination and a frequent urge to go to urination (enlarged prostate).
- You have problems with your heart and liver.
- You have any breathing problems, high blood pressure and fits.
- Piriton CS syrup 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 CS syrup 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....
Directions for Use of PIRITON CS BOTTLE OF 100ML SYRUP
- Take Piriton CS syrup as per the doctor's prescription.
- Shake it well before use and use a measuring cup or spoon for measurement.
- Do not take more than four doses in 24 hours.
Storage and disposal of PIRITON CS BOTTLE OF 100ML SYRUP
- Store Piriton CS syrup in a clean, dry place and below 25°C.
- Keep it from moisture, sunlight and heat.
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Discard the used bottle properly. Do not flush the syrup.
Quick Tips of PIRITON CS BOTTLE OF 100ML SYRUP
- Piriton CS syrup is a cough and cold preparation used for providing relief of throat irritation, and allergic symptoms of the nose and throat. It is also used in the management of dry cough due to throat irritation. This medicine should not be used for treating any other condition unless specified by the doctor....
- Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended. Do not take more than the prescribed dose. It is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age.
- Before starting Piriton CS, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding. If you have high blood pressure, breathing problems, fits, or heart or liver disease. Also, inform about all your other medicines and your complete medical history....
- The use of certain medicines like selegiline, phenelzine, or isocarboxazid along with this medicine must be avoided. Do not take any medicine on your own without confirming with your doctor during treatment with this medicine....
- Headache, dizziness, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting may occur in some individuals with the use of this medicine. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
- If you experience dizziness or sleepiness after taking this medicine, it is recommended not to drive or operate machinery. You also should avoid alcohol intake as it may increase the side effects of this medicine....
Dosage of PIRITON CS BOTTLE OF 100ML SYRUP
Overdose
If you think you have taken too much of Piriton CS syrup, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed taking any dose of Piriton CS syrup, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one....
Mode of Action of PIRITON CS BOTTLE OF 100ML SYRUP
How Does It Work?
- Natural substances like histamine released in our body are responsible for allergies, such as sneezing or a runny nose. Chlorpheniramine blocks the effect of these substances and provides relief in symptoms of the common cold....
- There are specific areas in the brain (cough centre), which, when activated, produces coughing. Dextromethorphan affects these areas and deactivates them, thus helps in relieving the coughing.
Interactions of PIRITON CS BOTTLE OF 100ML SYRUP
Interactions with other medicines
- Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Piriton CS syrup or this medicine itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Always inform your doctor about all the medicines 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 disorders....
- In particular, if you are taking medicines for brain-related disorders like alprazolam, medicines used to treat cough, muscle-relaxing medicines, other antihistaminic medicines such as cetirizine or diphenhydramine, etc....
Interactions with food items
Do not consume grapefruit juice or any other products which might have grapefruit juice while taking Piriton CS syrup.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I use Piriton CS syrup if I am having a prostate problem?
A: Patients suffering from prostate problems (benign prostatic hyperplasia) have symptoms like difficulty in passing urine, a frequent urge to go for urination and dribbling of urine. Therefore, taking this syrup with a prostate problem will worsen the condition. So, it is advisable to talk to your doctor about your problem before using it.
Q: Can I use Piriton CS syrup along with other medicines that are used to treat my psychiatric illness?
A: No, you should not use Piriton CS syrup if you are taking or have taken these medicines for a mental illness such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, etc. within the last 14 days.
Q: Can Piriton CS syrup be used in children?
A: Piriton CS syrup should not be used in children below 2 years of age. Please refrain from using any medicines for your children without consulting a child specialist.
Q: How long does it take for Piriton CS syrup to show its action?
A: It can start showing its action approximately after 2 hours of consumption. However, it varies among individuals depending on their physiological nature.
Q: Can I take Piriton CS syrup if I have an eye problem?
A: Piriton CS syrup can cause increase the pressure in the eyes and thus decreases the effectiveness of glaucoma medicines. So. it is always advisable to talk to your doctor about your eye problem before using this syrup.
Q: Can I take Piriton CS for dry cough?
A: Yes, it can be used for dry cough. However, it is important to consult the doctor before using this medicine.
Q: Can I use Piriton Cs for a child?
A: No, you should not use this syrup for children, unless prescribed by the doctor. Also, give it in exact dose and duration if prescribed by the doctor. Do not self-medicate.
Q: What is Piriton Cs used for?
A: Piriton Cs is used to provide temporary relief from the dry cough caused by throat irritation.
Q: What are the side effects of Piriton Cs?
A: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting are a few side effects that can be seen after taking Piriton Cs syrup. These symptoms usually go away with time.
Q: How does Piriton help a cough?
A: Piriton Cs contains dextromethorphan as one of its active components. There are specific areas in the brain (cough centre), which, when activated, produces coughing. Dextromethorphan affects these areas and deactivates them, thus helping in relieving the coughing.
Q: What is the side effect of Piriton?
A: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, vomiting are a few common side effects of Piriton. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on their own. Also, it is not important that everyone experience the same.
Q: Is Piriton syrup safe during pregnancy?
A: There is limited information available about the safety of Piriton CS syrup during human pregnancy. You should consult your doctor before using this cough syrup during pregnancy or if you think you may be pregnant.
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