Piriton

Regular price €9.50
In stock
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Product Description

Piriton 

Piriton can relieve the symptoms of hay fever and other allergies, and so aid restful sleep when symptoms are troublesome at night. Piriton can also be used to relieve the itchy rash of chickenpox. 

You can take Piriton for the relief of:

  • Hayfever
  • Skin allergies and dermatitis
  • Pet allergies
  • Insect bites and stings
  • House dust mite allergies
  • Mould spore allergies
  • Nettle rash and hives
  • Prickly heat and heat rash
  • Allergic reactions to food, food additives or medicines
  • The itchy rash of chickenpox

Directions for use:

Adults and adolescents aged over 12 years Take one tablet every 4-6 hours. Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours
Elderly Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking this medicine as you may need to take a lower daily dose
Children aged 6-12 years Give half a tablet every 4-6 hours. Do not give more than six half tablets in 24 hours


The minimum dosage interval is 4 hours.

Do not take more than the recommended dose.

Do not give to children under 6 years.

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

Warnings:

Do not take Piriton tablets:

  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to chlorphenamine, any other antihistamines or any of the other ingredients (listed below). 
  • if you are taking or have taken in the last two weeks monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) prescribed for depression.
  • if you are taking other medicines containing antihistamines, including products for the relief of coughs and colds.

Take special care with Piriton tablets

  • Talk to your doctor before you start taking these tablets if you have high blood pressure, epilepsy, an overactive thyroid, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, heart, kidney or liver disease, bronchitis, asthma or other similar respiratory problems.
  • Be careful when drinking alcohol while using Piriton tablets. It can increase the effects of drinking.
  • Piriton tablets contain lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before using Piriton tablets.

Talk to your doctor before taking Piriton tablets if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

This product may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision. You should not drive or operate machinery until you are sure you are not affected.

Contains:

Active ingredient: Each tablet contains 4mg of chlorphenamine maleate.

Other ingredients: Lactose, maize starch, yellow iron oxide (E172), magnesium stearate and water.

Keep all medicines out the sight and reach of children.

Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine.


Shipping and Returns

Shipping Cost

A delivery charge of €5.95 is applied to all orders under €50. We offer free delivery on online orders over €50* 

(*Note - This excludes large furniture items such a beds and chairs that cannot be shipped via courier – if your order does not qualify for free shipping, or is not within the specified free delivery zones, any additional charges will be communicated to you before the order is confirmed

Shipping Locations

At present, we ship to anywhere within the Republic of Ireland. We can ship mobility items internationally but this will incur an additional fee. Please contact customerservice@phelans.ie for a quotation

Shipping Schedule

We will ship all goods within 5 working days of receipt of payment from our Webstore based at our Kinsale Road Roundabout, Cork location. If goods are in-stock and don't require a medical consultation, they are usually shipped in 1-2 days. We work exclusively with DPD couriers. We do not ship on weekends or Bank Holidays. If any goods are out of stock, we will advise you of an expected availability date. Please ensure you include a contact telephone number when ordering with us.

Once your order has shipped, it will typically be delivered in 1-3 working days 

(*This is an estimate, based on our current observed delivery times. Deliveries may occasionally take longer during busy periods or due to external factors beyond our control)

Delivery Tracking

You can track your order online with https://tracking.dpd.ie/ by entering the tracking number you will have received in your shipping confirmation email.

If you have not received a tracking number or cannot locate it, please contact us and we will provide the tracking details for you.

Returns

Damaged Items

All items are carefully inspected by our team prior to dispatch. If an item becomes damaged in transit, you must notify customerservice@phelans.ie no later than 24 hours after receiving your delivery.

Returning Unwanted Items

If your online order does not fit your needs or requirements, you may notify us and return your item within 14 days of receiving your order for a full refund on the price of the product. Returns made up to a maximum of 30 days post-purchase will be issued a credit note for the value of the returned product.

Return Criteria

All items must be returned in "as new" condition, including all original packaging, in order to receive a refund. Please ensure any wheelchairs or rollator is suitable before use, as once the tyres demonstrate signs of use, items cannot be refunded. Where products require assembly, products must be carefully dis-assembled and repackaged before being returned to us.

You can see our detailed returns criteria for more details.