Antihistamine and Expectorant (cough medicine)
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
This is a combination cough medicine containing chlorphenamine (an antihistamine that reduces allergic reactions and dries up runny nose), ammonium chloride (an expectorant that loosens thick mucus in your chest so you can cough it out), and sodium citrate (which helps thin out the mucus). It is commonly known in Nigeria as Piriton Expectorant Linctus.
Available Over The Counter
Get this from any pharmacy or chemist — no prescription needed.
Is Chlorphenamine; safe to take with another drug?
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