Piriton Allergy

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Possible side effects include:

• drowsiness and sedation
• disturbance in concentrating, lack of coordination, dizziness
• headache
• blurred vision
• feeling or being sick
• fatigue

If you experience these or any other side effects while taking this medicine seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not take this medicine:

• if you have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) prescribed for depression in the last two weeks
• if you are taking other medicines containing other antihistamines, including products for the relief of colds and coughs

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have:

• very high blood pressure
• heart disease
• epilepsy
• glaucoma
• enlarged prostate
• liver or kidney disease
• bronchitis, asthma,bronchiectasis or chronic lung disorders
• an intolerance to some sugars

Or if:

• you are taking any prescribed medicines; particularly phenytoin (for epilepsy) or medicines for anxiety or to help you sleep
• you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Please read the patient information leaflet before using this medicine.

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed.