Piriton Allergy Tablets are used to treat the allergic symptoms (runny or itchy nose with or without stuffiness) caused by hayfever and other allergies e.g. pet and house dust mite allergies. They relieve itchiness, redness, swelling, tenderness and irritation associated with many allergic skin problems. Piriton Allergy Tablets also relieves the itchy skin rash of chickenpox.

Piriton Allergy Tablets contain the active ingredient chlorphenamine. Chlorphenamine belongs to a group of drugs called antihistamines which help relieve the symptoms of some allergies and itchy skin rashes.

Piriton Allergy Tablets are suitable for adults and children aged 6 years and over and can be taken for the following:

hayfever and other allergies e.g. pet, house dust mite and mould spore allergies
nettle rash and hives
skin allergies and dermatitis
prickly heat and heat rash
allergic reactions to food, food additives or medicines
insect bites and stings
the itchy rash of chickenpox
What’s causing your allergy?

All of us are exposed to different potential allergies at different times of the day. For example, if you go out to work and show allergy symptoms during the working day then something in your work environment may be triggering your allergy. If your symptoms are worse at bedtime, then it could be house dust mites in and around your bedding that are the triggers.

Common allergy causing triggers:

House dust mites
Pollen
Pets
Mould spores
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