Is Piriton NAFDAC-registered?

Yes — our August 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook lists 4 Piriton registrations, one per strength or presentation: Chlorphenamine 1 mg/5 mL + Ammonium chloride 50 mg/5 mL + Sodium citrate 22 mg/5 mL (Piriton Expectorant Linctus for Children) — A4-2159 (Active); Chlorphenamine 2 mg/5 mL + Ammonium chloride 100 mg/5 mL + Sodium citrate 44 mg/5 mL (Piriton Expectorant Linctus) — 04-3114 (Active); 2 mg — 04-0437 (Active); 4 mg — 04-0252 (Active). Check the number printed on your pack against its own listing.

How much does Piriton cost in Nigeria?

9 listings of Piriton at HealthPlus and MedPlus and NettPharmacy and Supermart.ng ranged from ₦5,625 to ₦25,000 (median ₦17,500) as of September 2026. Prices span brands, strengths, and pack sizes, so treat them as indicative — open-market prices are often lower.

What is Piriton used for?

Piriton is a brand of Chlorpheniramine (First-generation antihistamine). Allergic rhinitis — sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion caused by allergens including dust, pollen, and the dry Harmattan air that affects most of Nigeria from November to March See the full Chlorpheniramine guide for dosage, side effects, and warnings.

Piriton

A Chlorpheniramine brand by Evans Baroque — syrup and tablet, made in Nigeria.

NAFDAC registration

Our August 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook lists 4 Piriton registrations — one per strength or presentation. Check the number on your pack against its own line:

Chlorphenamine 1 mg/5 mL + Ammonium chloride 50 mg/5 mL + Sodium citrate 22 mg/5 mL (Piriton Expectorant Linctus for Children)Active
A4-2159View this registration on the Greenbook →
Chlorphenamine 2 mg/5 mL + Ammonium chloride 100 mg/5 mL + Sodium citrate 44 mg/5 mL (Piriton Expectorant Linctus)Active
04-3114View this registration on the Greenbook →
2 mgActive
04-0437View this registration on the Greenbook →
4 mgActive
04-0252View this registration on the Greenbook →

Check “Piriton” in the NAFDAC checker (shows every registration)

Piriton at a glance

Generic name: Chlorpheniramine
Manufacturer: Evans Baroque
Comes as: SyrupChlorphenamine 1 mg/5 mL + Ammonium chloride 50 mg/5 mL + Sodium citrate 22 mg/5 mLChlorphenamine 2 mg/5 mL + Ammonium chloride 100 mg/5 mL + Sodium citrate 44 mg/5 mL2 mg
Tablet4 mg· 15 makers
Made in: Nigeria
NAFDAC reg. no.: 4 registrations

Piriton price in Nigeria

9 listings of Piriton at HealthPlus and MedPlus and NettPharmacy and Supermart.ng ranged from ₦5,625 to ₦25,000 (median ₦17,500) as of September 2026.

Piriton Syrup 60 ml(Supermart.ng)₦5,625
Piriton Allergy Tabs 4mg x30(HealthPlus)₦11,000
PIRITON ALLERGY *30 TABS(MedPlus)₦15,000
PIRITON ALLERGY 30 TABLETS(NettPharmacy)₦15,900
Piriton Children’s Allergy Syrup(NettPharmacy)₦17,500
PIRITON ALLERGY SYRUP 150ML(MedPlus)₦17,550
Piriton Allergy Syrup 150 ml(Supermart.ng)₦19,375
Piriton Allergy 30 Tablets(Supermart.ng)₦23,750
Piriton Allergy 60 Tablets(NettPharmacy)₦25,000

By form: tablet/capsule ₦11,000–₦25,000 · syrup/suspension ₦5,625–₦19,375.

Sampled from licensed Nigerian online pharmacies — 9 listings of Piriton, indicative only. Track month-by-month movement on the Medicine Price Index.

About Chlorpheniramine

Chlorpheniramine, universally known in Nigeria as Piriton, is the single most recognisable antihistamine brand in the country. It has been a staple in Nigerian medicine cabinets, hospital pharmacies, and patent medicine stores for decades. Chlorpheniramine is a first-generation antihistamine that works by blocking histamine H1 receptors throughout the body. Histamine is a chemical released by the body during allergic reactions, and it is responsible for symptoms like sneezing, itching, runny nose, watery eyes, and skin rashes. By blocking histamine's effects, chlorpheniramine relieves these symptoms effectively. However, unlike newer antihistamines like cetirizine, first-generation antihistamines like chlorpheniramine freely cross the blood-brain barrier, which is why they cause significant drowsiness — a property that many Nigerians actually exploit, using Piriton as a sleep aid.

Read the full Chlorpheniramine guide — dosage, side effects, warnings, and all registered brands.

Frequently asked questions

Registration details are shown exactly as recorded in the NAFDAC Greenbook (our copy: August 2026). Listings can lag renewals — always confirm current status on the official Greenbook before acting on it. Content updated August 2026.