Piriteze Children's Hayfever & Allergy 1mg/ml Syrup 70ml brings gentle relief for allergy signs in kids aged 2 and up. With a smooth banana taste and no sugar, it helps ease sneezing, red eyes, nose drips, skin rash, and more. The key ingredient, cetirizine hydrochloride, stops histamine from causing discomfort. For many families, it’s a trusted choice — easy to give, kind to tummies, and known to work without slowing most children down.

Key Features

• Fast relief: Helps soothe hayfever, pet hair, dust, and skin-related flare-ups
• Sugar-free: Sweet banana flavour without added sugar
• Stays alert: Most kids don’t feel sleepy after taking it
• Simple to use: Spoon included for easy, clear dosing
• Full cover: Tackles red eyes, itchy skin, runny nose, and sneezes in one go
• Kid-safe: Suitable for children aged 2 and up when used as shown on the label

Who can use Piriteze Children's Hayfever & Allergy Syrup?

Children 2 years or older can take Piriteze Children’s Hayfever & Allergy Syrup if the dose is given as advised. Older kids, teens, and adults can also take it, but should follow the right amount for their age. It works well for kids who get upset by pollen, pets, dust, or skin triggers.

What does Piriteze Children's Hayfever & Allergy Syrup treat?

It eases more than hayfever. The syrup also helps with signs linked to dust, pet fur, mould, and hives. It works by calming histamine, which can cause sneezing, runny noses, itchy skin, or red, watery eyes.

Will it cause drowsiness or tiredness?

Most children stay alert. Some may feel sleepy, though it’s rare. When giving for the first time, see how your child reacts. If they get sleepy, giving it at night may help — or speak with a pharmacist.

Patient Information Leaflet

Active Ingredient (per 5 ml dose)

• Cetirizine Hydrochloride 5 mg

Other Ingredients

• Glycerol
• Propylene glycol
• Sorbitol (E 420)
• Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218)
• Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 216)
• Sodium acetate
• Acetic acid
• Saccharin sodium
• Banana flavour
• Purified water

Note: Methyl and propyl parahydroxybenzoates may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

How Much to Take

• Adults and adolescents (12+ years): 10 ml once daily (two 5 ml spoonfuls)
• Children 6–12 years: 5 ml twice daily (morning and evening)
• Children 2–6 years: 2.5 ml twice daily (morning and evening)
• Children under 2 years: Not recommended
• People with moderate kidney problems: 5 ml once daily

Important Instructions

• Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Do not give to children under 2 years.
• If too much is taken, contact a doctor or go to A&E immediately.
• If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered unless it’s almost time for the next one—never take two doses at once.
• Stopping the syrup suddenly may cause itching or hives in rare cases.

Do Not Take If

• You’ve had an allergic reaction to cetirizine or other ingredients
• You have severe kidney problems

Speak to Your Doctor or Pharmacist If

• You have kidney problems (dose adjustment may be needed)
• You are epileptic or prone to fits
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding
• You are due for an allergy skin test (avoid for 3 days before test)
• You have an intolerance to some sugars
• You have an enlarged prostate

Caution

• Alcohol can increase drowsiness
• Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel drowsy

Stop Taking Immediately and Seek Medical Help If:

• You develop a rash, swollen mouth/face, or breathing problems
• You bruise or bleed more easily than normal
• You experience convulsions or lose consciousness

Stop Taking and Speak to a Doctor If:

• You experience confusion, hallucinations, abnormal liver test results, or a rapid heartbeat

Common (up to 1 in 10):

• Headache, dizziness
• Drowsiness, tiredness
• Restlessness, dry mouth
• Sore throat, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea
• Runny nose

Uncommon (up to 1 in 100):

• Agitation, weakness, malaise
• Pins and needles, itching, rash, hives

Rare (up to 1 in 1,000):

• Aggression, depression, weight gain, swelling
• Insomnia, tremor, muscle spasms, tics

Very Rare (up to 1 in 10,000):

• Taste disturbance, low platelet count
• Blurred vision, eye movement issues
• Painful or involuntary urination

Frequency Unknown:

• Increased appetite, nightmares
• Hepatitis, skin eruptions, joint pain
• Memory loss, suicidal thoughts

Report side effects via the Yellow Card Scheme: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard