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Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant
Prescription Required
Introduction of Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant
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 a combination of mucolytics, expectorants, and H1 antihistaminics (first generation) medicines.
Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant is a combination of mucolytics, expectorants, and H1 antihistaminics (first generation) medicines.
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.
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.
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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant
- 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
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant
Thrice A Day
67%
Once A Day
33%
What are you using Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant for?
Cough with mu*
60%
Cough
40%
*Cough with mucus
How much was the improvement?
Poor
100%
What were the side-effects while using Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant?
Difficulty in*
100%
*Difficulty in urination
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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: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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