Does Piriton Syrup containing chlorphenamine maleate contain ethanol?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, Piriton Syrup containing chlorphenamine maleate contains ethanol as an excipient.

Piriton SyrupHaleon UK Trading Limited · emc · SmPC §6.1 List of excipients · Version 9Document updated 17 April 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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chlorphenamine maleate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Yes, Piriton Syrup containing chlorphenamine maleate contains ethanol as an excipient.

Piriton SyrupHaleon UK Trading Limited · emc · SmPC §6.1 List of excipients · Version 9Document updated 17 April 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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