Piriton
A Chlorpheniramine brand by Evans Baroque — syrup and tablet, made in Nigeria.
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NAFDAC registration
Our October 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
- Chlorphenamine 2 mg/5 mL + Ammonium chloride 100 mg/5 mL + Sodium citrate 44 mg/5 mL (Piriton Expectorant Linctus)Active
- 2 mgActive
- 4 mgActive
Piriton price in Nigeria
7 listings of Piriton at HealthPlus and MedPlus and NettPharmacy and Supermart.ng ranged from ₦5,625 to ₦25,000 (median ₦19,970) as of October 2026.
- Piriton Syrup 60 ml(Supermart.ng)₦5,625
- PIRITON ALLERGY *30 TABS(MedPlus)₦14,000
- PIRITON ALLERGY SYRUP 150ML(MedPlus)₦17,500
- Piriton Allergy Syrup 150 ml(Supermart.ng)₦19,970
- Piriton Allergy Tabs 4mg x30(HealthPlus)₦21,780
- Piriton Allergy 30 Tablets(Supermart.ng)₦23,750
- Piriton Allergy 60 Tablets(NettPharmacy)₦25,000
By form: tablet/capsule ₦14,000–₦25,000 · syrup/suspension ₦5,625–₦19,970.
Sampled from licensed Nigerian online pharmacies — 7 listings of Piriton, indicative only. Track month-by-month movement on the Medicine Price Index.
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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· 14 makers
- Made in
- Nigeria
- NAFDAC reg. no.
- 4 registrations
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: October 2026). Listings can lag renewals — always confirm current status on the official Greenbook before acting on it. Content updated October 2026.