Chlorphenamine Allergy relief tablets and solution (Generic Piriton)

Chlorphenamine tablets or oral solution contain a type of antihistamine medication known as chlorphenamine maleate. Chlorphenamine is known as a sedating antihistamine, which works by preventing the actions of histamine within your body. Chlorphenamine can be used to treat the symptoms associated with allergic conditions such as:

• Hay fever
• Nettle rash (urticarial)
• Food allergies
• Allergic reactions to insect bites
• Allergic reactions to some medications
• Reduce itching caused by chickenpox

Chlorphenamine is available to buy online as either 4mg tablets or as a 2mg/5ml oral solution. Each box of Chlorphenamine tablets contains 28 tablets and can be taken by adults and children over the age of 6 years. Chlorphenamine oral solution is available in a 150ml bottle and can be given to children over the age of 1 year.

Chlorphenamine works by blocking the effects of histamine, a chemical released by the body during allergic reactions. When histamine binds to receptors in the body, it triggers symptoms like sneezing, itching, swelling, and red eyes. Chlorphenamine prevents histamine from binding to these receptors, reducing and relieving allergy symptoms quickly.

This medication not only provides relief from seasonal allergies like hay fever, but it is also effective for skin reactionssuch as rashes and hives, as well as the itching associated with chickenpox. Its sedating properties can ease discomfort and improve overall wellbeing, especially during severe allergic reactions.

Taking Chlorphenamine can cause some people to experience unwanted side effects. If you are worried about any side effects or they do not improve once you have stopped taking this medication, speak to a pharmacist or doctor for advice.

The most common side effects include:

o Drowsiness

o Dizziness

o Headaches

o blurred vision

o Feeling sick

o Loss of appetite

If you experience any severe side effects that cause swelling of the face or you are having difficulty breathing you need to seek immediate medical attention either by calling 999 or attending your nearest emergency department.

Adults, the elderly and children over the age of 12 years: Take 1 Chlorphenamine tablet every 4 -6 hours, taking a maximum of 6 tablets in a 24 hour period.

The elderly should avoid taking more than 3 tablets per day as they will increase their risk of developing potential side effects.

Children between the ages of 6 and 12: Take half a Chlorphenamine tablet every 4-6 hours, taking no more than 3 tablets in a 24 hour time period.

Children under 6 years: Do not give tablets to children under 6 years.

If, after using this treatment, you still experience the symptoms associated with allergies, you should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

Patient information leaflet: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.14298.pdf

This medication can be bought from us or any other registered pharmacy without a prescription. To purchase this item, please ensure that the safety questionnaire is completed (this should have appeared when opening this page). This helps our responsible pharmacist ascertain the safety and suitablity of this medicine. 

Once you completed the Goodcure safety form that appears automatically when you click on your desired treatment, you can close the pop up window and continue with your purchase. The responsible pharmacist will review your answers to ensure that this treatment is safe and suitable for you before issuing the supply. All requests are usually reviewed within the hour (during work hours).

This information is required so that the pharmacist can get in touch with you if they need more information to ascertain the safety and suitability of this treatment.

Patient confidentiality is one of our top priorities, both the form you fill and the phone consultation are strictly confidential between you and the pharmacist.

The price you see is inclusive of the consultation fee, so you will not have to pay anything extra and there are no hidden fees.

When you make a purchase, it is usually reviewed within the hour. If a purchase is made outside of work hours, it will be reviewed the next working day. Items are shipped either the same or the next day and you will recieve a notification when it is shipped.