What is Fenfedrin for?

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Effective combination for common cold and allergic rhinitis.

What is chlorpheniramine drug used for?

Chlorphenamine is an antihistamine medicine that relieves the symptoms of allergies. It’s known as a drowsy (sedating) antihistamine. This means that it is likely to make you feel more sleepy than some other antihistamines.

What is Piriton drug used for?

Piriton tablets are indicated for symptomatic control of all allergic conditions responsive to antihistamines, including hay fever, vasomotor rhinitis, urticaria, angioneurotic oedema, food allergy, drug and serum reactions, insect bites. Also indicated for the symptomatic relief of itch associated with chickenpox.

Is Piriton a painkiller?

Piriton is a brand name for an antihistamine called chlorphenamine. You can buy it over-the-counter from pharmacies to relieve allergic reactions or itching. It can make you feel sleepy. Piriton comes as tablets (4mg strength) and syrup (2mg in 5ml).

How many Allergex pills can I take?

Each tablet contains: 1-2 tablets 2-3 times daily. Like other antihistaminics with anticholinergic properties, ALLERGEX should not be given to patients with glaucoma or prostatic enlargement.

What is the difference between chlorpheniramine and chlorphenamine?

Chlorphenamine (CP, CPM), also known as chlorpheniramine, is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It is taken by mouth. The medication takes effect within two hours and lasts for about 4-6.

Can Piriton stop itching?

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 will find Piriton syrup and tablets behind the pharmacy counter, just ask your pharmacist.

How many Piriton can I take?

Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Take 1 tablet every 4-6 hours (maximum 6 tablets in 24 hours). Elderly: Take 1 tablet every 4-6 hours (maximum 3 tablets in 24 hours).

Why does Piriton make you sleepy?

These allergy tablets contain the active ingredient chlorphenamine which is a type of antihistamine. Chlorphenamine are considered as ‘older antihistamine’ which can cause drowsiness and make you feel sleepy.

Is Allergex a sleeping pill?

It is not bad for your health to use Allergax as a sleeping aid but remember that this is not the best sleeping aid available, as Allergax is an anti-histamine. Rather use Zopivaine 7,5mg, at night. Please remember not to use it for longer than 5 to 7 days.