Piriteze Allergy (30 Tablets) [P]

Piriteze allergy tablets help to relieve the symptoms of hayfever, pet or house dust mite allergies, skin allergies, rashes itching and urticaria (hives) –

One a day allergy tablets

Relief from:

 

Hayfever

Pet and house dust mite allergies

Skin allergies

Cetirizine Dihydrochloride

 

Piriteze allergy tablets

This medicine is available without prescription for you to treat a mild illness without a doctor's help. Nevertheless, you still need to use Piriteze allergy tablets carefully to get the best results from them.

 

Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.

You must see your doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve.

In this leaflet

 

What these tablets are and what they are used for

Before you take these tablets

How to take these tablets

Possible side effects

Storing your medicine

Piriteze allergy tablets contain Cetirizine dihydrochloride as the active ingredient. They also contain microcrystalline cellulose, lactose, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, macrogol, titanium dioxide (E171) and polydextrose.

 

Piriteze allergy tablets are distributed by: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, Brentford, TW8 9GS, UK and all enquiries should be sent to this address.

The Marketing Authorisation holder and company responsible for manufacture:

Approved Prescription Services Ltd., Eastbourne, BN22 9AG England.

 

1 What these tablets are and what they are used for

Each film-coated tablet contains 10 mg of Cetirizine dihydrochloride. Cetirizine belongs to a group of drugs called antihistamines which help to relieve the symptoms of some allergies. The product is available in packs of 7 or 30 tablets (packs containing 30 tablets are only available from your pharmacist).

 

Your medicine is used to relieve the symptoms of hayfever, non-seasonal rhinitis (runny and itchy nose and other allergies e.g. pet or house dust mite allergies. It can also be taken for skin allergies such as rash, itching and urticaria (hives).

 

2 Before you take these tablets

Do not take these tablets if you:

 Are allergic to any of the ingredients in your medicine.

Take special care with this product if you have:

 Kidney problems.

Taking this medicine with food and drink:

 As with other antihistamines, it is advisable to avoid drinking large amounts of alcohol whilst taking these tablets.

Pregnancy and Breast-feeding:

 These tablets are not recommended if you are pregnant.

 Do not take if you are breast-feeding.

Driving and using machines:

 Do not exceed the recommended dose.

 

3 How to take these tablets

If you do not understand these instructions, or if you require any further information about your medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

 

The tablets should be swallowed with a drink of water.

Adults (including the elderly) and children 12 years and over: One tablet (10mg) daily

 

Children under 12 years: not recommended.

 

If you have any kidney problems, You should only take half the recommended dose.

 

Do not take more than the recommended dose.

 

If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

 

If you take more tablets than you should: If you (or someone else) swallow a lot of the tablets all together, or if you think a child has accidentally swallowed any of the tablets, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or-your doctor immediately. Take these tablets with you so that the doctor can see what has been taken.

 

Overdose can cause drowsiness. In children, agitation may occur.

 

If you forget to take Piriteze allergy tablets: If you forget to take a tablet, take one as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time to take the next one. Never take two doses together. Take the remaining doses at the correct time.

 

4 Possible side effects

Like all medicines, these tablets can have side effects occasionally.

 

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following:

 

Headache

Dizziness

Agitation

Dry mouth

Drowsiness

Stomach or intestinal discomfort

These are all temporary, mild side effects of this medicine.

Very rarely, these tablets may cause convulsions. If this happens to you, stop taking these tablets and tell your doctor.

If you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.

 

5 Storing your medicine

Do not transfer to another container. Do not use these tablets after the expiry date shown on the outer packaging.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children. If you notice any defects or signs of deterioration in the tablets (such as broken tablets), please consult your pharmacist. Return all unused medicines to your pharmacist for safe disposal.