Q: Does this medication give me the same effect as the branded version, Piriton?

Chlophenamine Allergy Tablets are used to treat the allergic symptoms (runny or itchy nose with or without stuffiness) caused by hayfever and other allergies e.g. pet and house dust mite allergies. They relieve itchiness, redness, swelling, tenderness and irritation associated with many allergic skin problems. They also relieves the itchy skin rash of chickenpox.
 

Directions:

Adults: 1 tablet 4-6 hourly. Maximum 6 tablets in 24 hours. Children 6-12 years: half a tablet 4-6 hourly. Maximum 3 tablets in 24 hours. Not recommended under 6 years.

You should make sure that you carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use.

Ingredients:

Each tablet contains: Chlorphenamine maleate 4mg.

Warnings:

Do not use if MAOI medication is being taken, or if there is known hypersensitivity to antihistamines. Use with caution in epilepsy, glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, raised blood pressure or heart disease, bronchitis, asthma, liver disease or thyrotoxicosis. Use in pregnancy or lactation only on medical advice. Avoid alcoholic drink.

Side-Effects:

May cause drowsiness - if affected, do not drive or operate machinery.