Piriton 2 mg/5 ml syrup bottle 60.0 ml #1
Manufacturer: Evans Baroque , Nigeria
Composition: chlorpheniramine 0.2 mg/ml
What is the active ingredient in Piriton syrup?
Chlorpheniramine maleate BP
How much chlorpheniramine maleate is in each teaspoonful (5 ml) of Piriton syrup?
2mg
What are some of the conditions Piriton syrup is indicated for?
Hayfever, vasomotor rhinitis, urticaria, angioneurotic oedema, food allergic, drug and serum reactions, insect bites.
What are some of the possible side effects of Piriton syrup?
Sedation, inability to concentrate, lassitude, blurred vision, gastrointestinal disturbances, urinary retention, headaches, dryness of the mouth, dizziness, palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmias, hypotension, tightness of the chest, abdominal pain, allergic reactions, exfoliative dermatitis, photosensitivity, skin reactions, urticaria, twitching, muscular weakness, incoordination, tinnitus, depression, irritability, nightmares.
How should Piriton syrup be stored?
Store below 30°C. Protect from light.
What are the contraindications for using Piriton syrup?
Patients hypersensitive to antihistamines and those who have had MAOI (monoamine oxidase inhibitor) therapy within the previous 14 days.
What are the recommended dosages for Piriton syrup in children below 6 years old?
Half to one teaspoonful (2.5-5ml) depending on age and weight.
What is the estimated lethal dose of Piriton?
25-50mg/kg body weight.
What are the symptoms of Piriton overdosage?
Sedation, paradoxical stimulation of CNS, toxic psychosis, seizures, apnoea, anticholinergic effects, dystonic reactions, cardiovascular collapse.
What is the NAFDAC registration number for Piriton syrup?
04-0437
What are some of the precautions that should be taken when using Piriton syrup?
Chlorpheniramine may have an additive effect when used concurrently with hypnotics, anxiolytics, or alcohol. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy intensifies the anticholinergic effects of Chlorpheniramine. Chlorpheniramine inhibits phenytoin metabolism and can lead to Phenytoin toxicity. Chlorpheniramine may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, and psychomotor impairment, which can affect driving and using machinery.
What is the recommended dosage for Piriton syrup in adults?
Two teaspoonfuls (10ml).
What is the treatment for Piriton overdosage?
Gastric lavage or emesis using Syrup of Ipecacuanha, activated charcoal, cathartics, symptomatic and supportive measures with special attention to cardiac, respiratory, renal, and hepatic functions, fluid and electrolyte balance.
What is the price of Piriton 2 mg/5 ml syrup bottle 60.0 ml #1?
The price of Piriton 2 mg/5 ml syrup bottle 60.0 ml #1 is ₦ 937.50, exclusively for online orders through the Intaila mobile application