Chemist Direct Hayfever Tablets - Piriton Alternative

Chemist Direct Hayfever Tablets can be used to treat the allergic symptoms caused by hayfever and other allergies including pet and dust mites. They relieve itchiness, redness, swelling, tenderness and irritation associated with many allergic skin problems, helping to soothe and calm down your allergy.

How can you sell this item for so much less than my local chemist?

We keep our overheads to a minimum, ensure the margins added are fair and work on larger sale volumes than a local chemist. All these measures provide major cost saving benefits to the consumer. Our prices on this medication are based on the non branded version of Piriton. Piriton's active ingredient is 4mg Chlorphenamine which actually provides the desired effects.

Does your medication give me the same effect as the branded version?

Absolutely. When a pharmaceutical company develops a drug it is given unique rights to sell it for a number of years. Once that ends any company can make it providing they meet the regulations. Therefore, over the counter drugs have identical medical properties regardless of brand, packaging and advertising.

The key is the ‘active' ingredient - the chemical that actually treats the symptom.  Protections and quality control apply equally to all branded and non branded products. The non branded product must meet the same quality standards as the branded version. Packaging may vary, but the items are identical and the results will be the same.

Dr. Chris Steele GP, the resident Doctor on ITV1's This Morning agrees:

“The key is the active ingredient. Look on the brand you know, note the active ingredient and then check it's the same one at the same dose as the generic brand."

How to takeChemist Direct Hayfever Tablets:

• Chlorphenamine tablets should be taken orally with a drink of water.
• Normal dosage for adults and the elderly: one tablet three or four times a day.
• Children from 6-12 years: half a tablet three or four times a day.
• Children under 6 years: not recommended.

Chemist Direct Hayfever Tablets contain:

The active ingredient Chlorphenamine maleate, which is commonly used to treat hayfever symptoms. This product also contains lactose.

Possible side effects whilst taking Chemist Direct Hayfever Tablets:

Other adverse effects may include hypotension, muscular weakness, incoordination, euphoria, visual disturbances, tremor, agitation, insomnia, palpitations, bronchoconstriction, facial swelling, intestinal disturbance and higher doses may cause unwanted effects associated with anticholinergicaction e.g. dry mouth, dry eyes, urinary retention and constipation. There is a possibility ofnitrosamine formation when taken with dietary nitrite.

Caution before taking Chemist Direct Hayfever Tablets:

• Do not exceed stated dose
• May cause drowsiness
• If affected do not drive or operate heavy machinery
• Avoid alcoholic drink
• Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to chlorphenamine or to any of the excipients.
• Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency orglucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
• Interactions with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction.
• There has been a report of adverse effects caused by concomitant use with phenytoin, but drug interactions are rare.
• The most serious problem is the possible potentiation of the effects of alcohol.
• Pregnancy and lactation: Not recommended in pregnancy and lactation.
• Effects on ability to drive and use machines: Chlorphenamine as with most antihistamines may cause drowsiness and dizziness and as such, there may well be an adverse effect on driving ability and handling of machinery.

Standard Delivery
For orders under £40 in value we charge £3.49 for UK mainland delivery, regardless of weight and size. The vast majority of orders (over 90%) are despatched either on the same working day or the following working day. A signature is required on receipt. Our standard delivery option includes packaging, handling, delivery insurance and Royal Mail 1st Class recorded delivery postal costs.
To ensure patient safety, private prescription orders are despatched via a courier delivery service and are not eligible for free delivery.
For orders that weigh 25kg or more (and for every subsequent 25kgs) there is an additional handling charge of £3.49 per 25kg. All other delivery conditions apply as above.

Delivery charges to Europe are shown at checkout dependent on the weight of your parcel and destination. Delivery is usually within 3-10 days from dispatch. Certain product and weight restrictions apply.

Delivery charges to regions outside of Europe are shown at checkout dependent on the weight of your parcel and destination. Delivery is usually 5-15 days from dispatch. All prices shown online include VAT At checkout VAT ( %) will be deducted where applicable.

Note: Certain weight and product restrictions apply.

To ensure patient safety, private prescription orders are despatched via a courier delivery service and are not eligible for free delivery.