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Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120mg Film-Coated Tablets

⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued

The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.

If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Fexofenadine hydrochloride may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.

Active substance: Fexofenadine hydrochloride

Equivalent medicines (same active substance, strength and form)

and 3 more with the same active substance, strength and form

Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc)
Official leaflet: Read the PIL on emc

What it is and what it is used for

FOR Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets contain Fexofenadine hydrochloride which is an antihistamine. Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets are used in adults and adolescents of 12 years of age and older to relieve the symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) such as sneezing, itchy, running or blocked nose and itchy, red and watery eye.

What you need to know before you take it

E PIRILIEVE HAYFEVER RELIEF 120 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS Do not take Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets: if you are allergic to fexofenadine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets if: you have problems with your liver or kidneys. you have or ever had heart disease, since this kind of medicine may lead to a fast or irregular heart beat. you are elderly. If any of these apply to you, or if you are not sure, tell your doctor before taking Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets. Other medicines and Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. If you are taking apalutamide (a medicine to treat prostate cancer), as the effect of fexofenadine may be decreased. Indigestion remedies containing aluminium and magnesium, may affect the action of Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets by lowering the amount of medicinal product absorbed. It is recommended that you leave about 2 hours between the time that you take Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets and your indigestion remedy Pregnancy and breast-feeding Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets should not be taken during pregnancy and whilst breast-feeding unless advised by a doctor. Driving and using machines Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, you should check that these tablets do not make you feel sleepy or dizzy before driving or operating machinery. Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets contain sodium This medicine contains less than 1 mmol sodium (23 mg) per 120 mg of fexofenadine hydrochloride film-coated tablet, that is to say essentially 'sodium-free'.

How to take it

PIRILIEVE HAYFEVER RELIEF 120 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. For adults and children aged 12 years and over: The recommended dose is one tablet (120 mg) daily. Take your tablet with water before a meal. This medicine starts to relieve your symptoms within 1 hour and lasts for 24 hours. Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. If you take more Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets than you should If you take too many tablets, contact your doctor, or the nearest hospital emergency department immediately.

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Technical Drawing No: LB23571_Fexo Leaf -KLD

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Material Spec No: N/A (Note: North American Artwork will have N/A in this field)

Body Text Size: 9.0pt Smallest Text Size: 9.0pt (Note: For North American Artwork, see Regulatory Spec box for this information)

Electronic Verification Code: 4811, 4812

Total Special Finishes:

Studio Location: AIP_CHAMPS_2023_HALEON

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Printer and User notes: N/A

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BARCODE INFO Barcode Type Barcode Number: Magnification: BWR:

Pharmacode Standard 4812 100 0 Micrometre

BARCODE INFO Barcode Type Barcode Number: Magnification: BWR:

Pharmacode Standard 4811 100 0 Micrometre

Symptoms of an overdose in adults are dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and dry mouth. If you forget to take Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet. Take the next dose at the usual time. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Tell your doctor immediately and stop taking Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets if you experience: swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat and difficulty breathing, as these may be signs of a serious allergic reaction Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): headache drowsiness feeling sick (nausea) dizziness. Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): tiredness/sleepiness Additional side effects (frequency not known: cannot be estimated from the available data) which may occur are: difficulty sleeping (insomnia) sleeping disorders bad dreams nervousness fast or irregular heart beat diarrhea skin rash and itching hives serious allergic reactions which can cause swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, flushing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing. blurred vision Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any

Possible side effects

not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

How to store it

PIRILIEVE HAYFEVER RELIEF 120 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.

Contents of the pack and other information

What Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets contain • The active substance is fexofenadine hydrochloride. Each Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets contain 120 mg of fexofenadine hydrochloride • The other ingredients are: ◦ Tablet core: microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, maize starch, povidone, magnesium stearate. ◦ Tablet coat: hypromellose (E464), titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 400, macrogol 4000, iron oxide yellow (E172) and iron oxide red (E172). What Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets look like and contents of the pack Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets are peach coloured, oblong, film-coated tablets, plain on both sides. Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120 mg film-coated tablets come in packs of 2, 7, 10, 15, 20, 30 tablets; not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing Authorisation Holder Chanelle Medical Unlimited Company, Dublin Road, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland Manufacturer Chanelle Medical Unlimited Company, Dublin Road, Loughrea, Co. Galway, Ireland Distributor: Haleon UK Trading Limited, The Heights, Weybridge, KT13 0NY, U.K. This leaflet was last revised in February 2025.

LB23571 Code: PB/Drugs/1802-OSP

Frequently asked questions about Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120mg Film-Coated Tablets

How do I take Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120mg Film-Coated Tablets?

Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120mg Film-Coated Tablets comes as tablet containing 120mg. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.

What is the active substance in Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120mg Film-Coated Tablets?

The active substance in Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120mg Film-Coated Tablets is fexofenadine hydrochloride.

Are there equivalent medicines to Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120mg Film-Coated Tablets?

Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Allevia 120mg tablets, Histallay 120mg Film-Coated Tablets, Telfast 120mg Film-coated Tablets. In total there are 8 equivalent products. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.

Where does this information come from?

This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120mg Film-Coated Tablets, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.

Can I get Pirilieve Hayfever Relief 120mg Film-Coated Tablets without a prescription?

Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.

About this leaflet

The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.

Medical disclaimer: This page is for information only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Always read the leaflet supplied with your medicine. If you are unwell, call NHS 111; in an emergency, call 999.

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