Prescription Required

Piriton Expectorant 450ml

by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹138₹125

9% off
Piriton Expectorant 450ml

Introduction to Piriton Expectorant 450ml

Piriton Expectorant 450ml is a combination medication used to alleviate cough and related symptoms. The syrup reduces coughing and soothes the throat. It contains ingredients that help suppress the urge to cough and provide temporary relief from cough by reducing symptoms like throat irritation, runny nose, and sneezing.

Safety Advice for Piriton Expectorant 450ml

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Not recommended if you’re pregnant, consult your doctor for specific information.

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Not recommended if you’re breastfeeding, please consult your doctor.

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It may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Avoid driving if these symptoms occur.

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Exercise caution when using it in individuals with kidney disease. Adjustments to the dosage may be necessary, so it's important to seek advice from your doctor.

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It is safe and it doesn’t cause any major harm to the liver. Adjustments to the dosage are not necessary, however it's important to seek advice from your doctor in case of severe liver disease or for long term use.

How Piriton Expectorant 450ml works

The main three active ingredients of this drug are Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Ammonium Chloride, and Sodium Citrate. Chlorpheniramine maleate inhibits histamine, which relieves allergy symptoms such as sneezing and itching. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant which clears cough by thinning the mucus present in the airway and makes respiration easier. Sodium citrate breaks down mucus and facilitates its removal from the respiratory tract.

How To Use Piriton Expectorant 450ml

  • Read the label carefully before taking the medicine.
  • Take the dose advised by the doctor and follow the suggested duration.
  • Take this medicine orally and measure the dose using a measuring cup.
  • Shake well before using.
  • This food can be taken before or after eating.

Benefits Of Piriton Expectorant 450ml

  • It is used to treat the cough.
  • Effective in lossening mucus and improving air movement.

Side Effects Of Piriton Expectorant 450ml

  • Headache
  • Stomach pain
  • Allergic reaction
  • Dizziness
  • Sleepiness

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What If I Missed A Dose Of Piriton Expectorant 450ml

Use medicine as you remember to take. If the next dose is upcoming, skip the missed Dose. Do not double up for the compensation of missed Doses. If you miss a dose frequently then consult your Doctor.

Health And Lifestyle

Proper rest and sleep is necessary to recover fast. Maintenance of hygiene, covering nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing, taking a healthy diet and drinking plenty of water are some other things that should be taken care of.

Disease Explanation

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Cough refers to the increased production of mucus or phlegm in the airways, often caused by dust, smoke, infections, or cold.

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Akriti Agarwal

B. Pharm

Content Updated on

Friday, 14 June, 2024

Prescription Required

Piriton Expectorant 450ml

by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹138₹125

9% off
Piriton Expectorant 450ml

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