Piriton
Piriton provides fast and effect hayfever relief and other such allergies like dust allergies, pet allergies and insect bites. In addition to this Piriton tablets and Piriton syrup can be used to treat prickly heat, heat rashes and itchy rashes caused by chickenpox. Piriton allergy tablets contain the active ingredient Chlorphenamine maleate and comes in both tablets and syrup for ease of taking. Piriton syrup can be taken by children from the age of 1 and Piriton tablets can be taken from the age of 6.
Conditions
Hayfever is caused by breathing in pollen and also pollen getting in to your eyes. Hayfever occurs any time from early spring to late summer depending on which pollen you are allergic to. Most people tend to suffer in early spring from trees like silver birch, oak and ash. Those suffering in May to August tend to suffer from pollinating grass and in late summer and autumn tends to be nettles and docks which trigger hayfever.
Symptoms
The main symptoms of hayfever are-
• Constant sneezing
• Runny and itchy nose
• Watery, itchy eyes
• Itchy throat and ears
• General feeling of being unwell
Preventions
You can avoid exposure to pollen by-
• Note the pollen count and stay inside
• Wear sunglasses where possible
• Keep house and car windows closed and use the air conditioning
• Avoid parks and fields
• Avoid gardening