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Piriton Expectorant Linctus

NAFDAC Reg. No. 04-3114 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 28 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Piriton Expectorant Linctus
NAFDAC number
04-3114
Active ingredient
Chlorphenamine; Ammonium chloride; Sodium citrate
Strength
2 mg/5 mL; 100 mg/5 mL; 44 mg/5 mL
Form
Syrup
Pack size
1 x 100 mL (in PET bottle)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Evans Baroque Limited
Approved
6 Jul 2023
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
5 Jul 2028
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Piriton Expectorant Linctus is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (04-3114). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Piriton Expectorant Linctus is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for chlorphenamine, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a common cold or flu: headache minor aches and pains cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation minor sore throat pain temporarily reduces fever Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a common cold or flu: headache minor aches and pains cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation minor sore throat pain runny nose temporarily reduces fever

Purpose

s Pain reliever/Fever reducer Cough suppressant Purposes Pain reliever/Fever reducer Antihistamine Cough suppressant

Possible side effects

pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. Stop use and ask a doctor if pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Do not use if

in a child under 12 years of age if you are allergic to acetaminophen with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. …

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening blisters rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting consult a doctor promptly. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

Check your pack of Piriton Expectorant Linctus

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3 free checks left today Official sources: NAFDAC Green Book & recalls · WHO · U.S. FDA · NLM RxNorm

About Piriton Expectorant Linctus

What is in Piriton Expectorant Linctus?

Piriton Expectorant Linctus contains Chlorphenamine; Ammonium chloride; Sodium citrate (2 mg/5 mL; 100 mg/5 mL; 44 mg/5 mL), as syrup, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Piriton Expectorant Linctus registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Piriton Expectorant Linctus is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number 04-3114, and its registration is active as of 28 October 2026.

Has Piriton Expectorant Linctus been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Piriton Expectorant Linctus in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Piriton Expectorant Linctus is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number 04-3114, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Piriton Expectorant Linctus used for?

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a common cold or flu: headache minor aches and pains cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation minor sore throat pain temporarily reduces fever Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a common cold or flu: headache minor aches and pains cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation minor sore throat pain runny nose temporarily reduce (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for chlorphenamine. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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