Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg)
Piriton U 2mg Syrup is an antiallergic medication used in the treatment of various allergic conditions, providing relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.
Syrup
Piriton U 2mg Syrup may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case you have missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose. Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as sleepiness, nausea, dryness in the mouth, and loss of appetite. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity while on treatment with this medicine. To prevent dryness of mouth, drink more water, always carry sugar candy, or maintain oral hygiene.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Piriton U 2mg Syrup may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Piriton U 2mg Syrup is an antiallergic medication. When your body is exposed to an allergen (pollen, animal dander, house dust, etc.), it produces a chemical called histamine. This causes watery eyes, runny or blocked nose, sneezing, skin rashes, itching, etc. Piriton U 2mg Syrup works by blocking the action of histamine, thereby relieving these symptoms.
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Piriton U 2mg Syrup as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.