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Pirinase

OTC
Read time: 8 mins
Last updated: 23 May 2020
Published: 24 Jul 2020
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4.1 Therapeutic indications

For the prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis including hay fever and that caused by other airborne allergens such as house dust mite and animal dander.

This medicine also provides symptomatic relief of sneezing, itchy and runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, nasal congestion and associated sinus discomfort.

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