All Details About Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant
Description:
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. Earlier 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:
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Piriton Mucolytic
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Allergic reaction
- Rash
- Hives
Side Effects:
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 themWarning & Precautions:
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.
Employ of Piriton Mucolytic Expectorant may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Employ 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.
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