Zirpine 1mg/ml oral solution is stocked here. It is a liquid antihistamine format, which is the alternative to tablets for anyone who finds those difficult to swallow.

A liquid format matters for two practical reasons. First, the dose is measured rather than fixed per unit, which means the measuring device supplied with the bottle should be used rather than a kitchen spoon, since household spoons vary considerably in what they hold. Second, dosing in liquid form is commonly set out by age and sometimes by weight, so the leaflet is the thing to read rather than assuming a standard amount. Antihistamines differ in whether they tend to cause drowsiness, and that is stated in the leaflet for each product, which matters if you drive or operate machinery. Alcohol is generally advised against alongside. If you are already taking another antihistamine, or any prescribed medicine, check before adding this, since doubling up on the same class is easier than it sounds when one product is branded and the other is not.

Zirpine is stocked at Ronaghan's Pharmacy, a family-run Irish pharmacy. Always read the label and the patient information leaflet. Speak with our pharmacist or your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if the product is for a child, if you take other medicines, or if symptoms do not settle.