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Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant

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Product introduction

Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant is used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose, making it easier to cough out. It also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation and congestion or stuffiness.

Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, and rash. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases.

Uses of Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant

Benefits of Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant

In Cough

Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Piriton Mucolytic

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Allergic reaction
  • Rash
  • Hives

How to use Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant

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 Mucolytic Expectorant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant works

Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant is a combination of three medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant?

If you miss a dose of Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant helps relieve cough that is accompanied with mucus.
  • Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
  • Stop taking Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

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Hi my son is coughing a lot from last 1 day
Dr. Prashant Singh
Paediatrics
any anti tussive syrup would do if its a dry cough so can give Ambrodil or Piriton CSif its a productive cough any expectorant would be fine, like Ascoryl
My son is 7years old. He haa asthma. Since 3 daya he has asthma attack now he is quite batter bt he is coughing with mucous. I m giving him budecort inhaler 200 and lovolin inhaler 50 mcg. 1 nd 1 puff. Can i give him piriton mucolytic expectorant to clear his mucous.
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
In present situation provisional diagnosis cannot be done without taking in to consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination of patient. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician.
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Name: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: July, 2024

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