What does Piriton do to the body?
Piriton tablets are indicated for symptomatic control of all allergic conditions responsive to antihistamines, including hay fever, vasomotor rhinitis, urticaria, angioneurotic oedema, food allergy, drug and serum reactions, insect bites. Also indicated for the symptomatic relief of itch associated with chickenpox.
Can I take 2 Piriton tablets at once?
Never take two doses together. Like all medicines, Piriton tablets can have side effects, but not everybody gets them.
What happens if you have too much Piriton?
The estimated lethal dose of chlorphenamine is 25 to 50mg/kg body weight. Symptoms and signs include sedation, paradoxical excitation of the CNS, toxic psychosis, convulsions, apnoea, anticholinergic effects, dystonic reactions and cardiovascular collapse including arrhythmias.
What is Piriton 4MG used for?
PIRITON 4MG TABLET is used to treat many different inflammatory and allergic conditions. It helps treat runny nose, sneezing, itching and watery eyes. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions and prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Who should not take Piriton?
Children and chlorphenamine This type of chlorphenamine should not be given to children under the age of 6. Children under 6 should only be given chlorphenamine that has been prescribed by their doctor.
How long does Piriton last in your system?
How long do the effects of this medicine last? Piriton 4 mg Tablet remains active in the body for a duration of 4-6 hours after administration of the dose.
Can you take Piriton before bed?
Doctors sometimes recommend taking drowsy antihistamines, like chlorphenamine, for a short time to help you sleep if your allergy symptoms keep you awake at night. But do not take it just for sleep problems without talking to you doctor first, as there may be something better you can take.
Does Piriton make u sleep?
It will make you very tired and sleepy. Other drowsy antihistamines include chlorphenamine (Piriton), promethazine (Phenergan) and hydroxyzine (Atarax or Ucerax).