PIRITON SYRUP 2MG/5ML 150ML
How do I take this medicine?
Take Chlorpheniramine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor.
You may take Chlorpheniramine with or without food. Take it with a full glass of water.
You may stop taking Chlorpheniramine once you feel better, unless your doctor has instructed you otherwise.
CHLORPHENAMINE : 2mg/5ml
When should I not use this medicine?
Alert your doctor if you are taking antidepressants called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or have taken them for the last 14 days. Some examples of MAOIs include moclobemide, phenelzine and tranylcypromine.
Alert your doctor if you have glaucoma, asthma, stomach or intestinal ulcers, prostate problems or difficulty in urination.
Alert your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not breastfeed while you are on Chlorpheniramine.
Do not give Chlorpheniramine to premature and newborn babies or children below 2 years old.
Do not give Chlorpheniramine to any child unless advised by the child's doctor or a pharmacist.
What should I take note of while taking this medicine?
Alert your doctor if you have the following conditions: epilepsy, overactive thyroid gland, high blood pressure, heart, liver or lung disease.
Be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist before giving Chlorpheniramine to a child or elderly person. Children and elderly people may be more sensitive to the side effects.
Chlorpheniramine syrup also contains alcohol. Use with caution in young children and heavy alcohol drinkers.
