Phenylephrine eye solution
What is phenylephrine eye solution?
PHENYLEPHRINE (Neo-Synephrine®) acts as a decongestant for the eyes. It treats several different eye problems. Phenylephrine can make the pupils (centers of the eyes) larger before eye examination or surgery. Generic phenylephrine eye solution is available.
What should my health care professional know before I use phenylephrine?
They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:
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head injury or disease
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heart disease
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glaucoma
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high blood pressure
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over active thyroid
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an unusual or allergic reaction to phenylephrine, sulfites, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Phenylephrine eye solution is only for use in the eye. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash hands before and after use. With your middle finger, apply pressure to the inside corner of your eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Tilt your head back and pull your lower eyelid down to form a pouch. Drop the solution into the pouch. Do not blink for 30 seconds. Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes until the solution is completely absorbed. Try not to touch the tip of the dropper to your eye, fingertips, or other surface. Do not use your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with phenylephrine?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check before starting or stopping any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking phenylephrine?
Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your condition has not improved within 1 week, or if it gets worse. Do not use phenylephrine for more than 3 days without your prescriber's advice.
Notify your prescriber or health care professional at once if you get a severe eye pain, headache, vision changes, floating spots, eye redness, or pain with exposure to light. These may be signs of serious side effects.
You may get blurred vision; do not drive, use machinery or do anything that needs clear vision until you know how phenylephrine affects you.
Phenylephrine eye drops (the 2.5% and 10% strength) will make your pupils (centers of your eyes) large. This can make your eyes sensitive to light. Wear sunglasses and avoid bright sun or other bright lights.
What side effects may I notice from using phenylephrine?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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dizziness, or fainting spells
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difficulty breathing
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eye pain, vision changes, floating spots before the eyes
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irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or chest pain
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increased sweating
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pale skin
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tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands or feet
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F); do not freeze. Protect from light. Do not use if solution is brown or contains a precipitate. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Phenylephrine injection
What is phenylephrine injection?
PHENYLEPHRINE (Neo-Synephrine®) can treat a variety of conditions. It is often used during surgery. Phenylephrine treats very low blood pressure, or serious heart problems such as irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias). Generic phenylephrine injections are available.
What should my health care professional know before I receive phenylephrine?
They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:
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head injury or disease
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heart disease
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glaucoma
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high blood pressure
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over active thyroid
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an unusual or allergic reaction to phenylephrine, sulfites, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Phenylephrine is for injection or infusion into a vein, or injection into a muscle or under the skin. It is given by a health-care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
What drug(s) may interact with phenylephrine?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check before starting or stopping any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking phenylephrine?
Your condition will be closely monitored during use of phenylephrine.
What side effects may I notice from receiving phenylephrine?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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dizziness, or fainting spells
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difficulty breathing
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irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or chest pain
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increased sweating
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pain, redness, swelling or irritation at the injection site
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pale skin
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tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands or feet
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
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confusion, nervousness
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headache
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nausea, vomiting
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F); do not freeze. Protect from light. Do not use if solution is brown or contains a precipitate. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Phenylephrine nose drops, spray, or jelly
What are phenylephrine nose drops, spray, or jelly?
PHENYLEPHRINE (Neo-Synephrine®) acts as a decongestant to relieve nasal congestion (stuffiness) in patients with colds and sinus problems. Generic phenylephrine nose drops are available.
What should my health care professional know before I use phenylephrine?
They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:
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head injury or disease
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heart disease
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glaucoma
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high blood pressure
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over active thyroid
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an unusual or allergic reaction to phenylephrine, sulfites, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Phenylephrine nose drops, spray or jelly are only for use in the nose. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Blow your nose gently. If you are using nasal drops, lie down on a bed and hang your head over the side or tilt your head back while sitting or standing. Place the prescribed number of drops into each nostril. Keep your head tilted back for several minutes. Rinse the dropper with hot water and dry. If you are using a nasal spray, keep your head in the upright position and spray into each nostril. Do not use the container for more than one person. If you are using the nasal jelly, place a little jelly in each nostril, and sniff well back into the nose. Blow your nose well about 3 to 5 minutes after using phenylephrine. Do not use more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with phenylephrine?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check before starting or stopping any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking phenylephrine?
Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your condition has not improved within 1 week, or if it has got worse. Using phenylephrine for more than 3 to 5 days can make your runny or stuffy nose worse and increase your risk of developing side effects.
If you get a slight stinging sensation in the nose after using phenylephrine it is of no cause for concern. The effect should go away after a few applications.
If you get any of the possible serious side effects, check with your prescriber or health care professional. You may be using too much phenylephrine.
What side effects may I notice from using phenylephrine?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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dizziness, or fainting spells
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difficulty breathing
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irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or chest pain
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swelling of the inside of the nose
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F); do not freeze. Protect from light. Do not use if solution is brown or contains a precipitate. Do not use the jelly if it is brown. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Phenylephrine quick dissolve strips
What are Phenylephrine quick dissolve strips?
PHENYLEPHRINE (Sudafed PE™ quick dissolve strips) is a decongestant. It can help relieve nasal or sinus congestion (stuffiness), or sinus pressure.
What should my health care professional know before I receive Phenylephrine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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blood vessel disease
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diabetes
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difficulty urinating (urinary retention)
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glaucoma
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heart disease or heart rhythm problems
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high blood pressure
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over active thyroid
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phenylketonuria
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prostate trouble
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history of stroke
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an unusual reaction to phenylephrine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should this medicine be used?
Place one strip on your tongue and allow it to dissolve completely. Follow the directions on the label. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Patients over 60 years old may have a stronger reaction to this medicine and need smaller doses.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, and you are taking it on a regular schedule, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose (less than 2 hours), take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. Do not take more than 1 dose in a 4 hour time period.
What drug(s) may interact with Phenylephrine?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking Phenylephrine?
Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your congestion has not improved within 7 days, or if you have a high fever.
If this medicine makes it difficult for you to sleep at night, take your last dose a few hours before bedtime. If nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur, stop using this medicine and consult a health care professional.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber you are taking phenylephrine.
What side effects may I notice from receiving Phenylephrine?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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dizziness or fainting spells
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difficulty breathing
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irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or chest pain
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increased sweating
-
pale skin
-
tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands or feet
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
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confusion, nervousness
-
headache
-
nausea, vomiting
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature, between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F), unless otherwise specified on the product label. Protect from heat and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Phenylephrine tablets
What are Phenylephrine tablets?
PHENYLEPHRINE (Sudafed PE) is a decongestant. It can help relieve nasal or sinus congestion (stuffiness).
What should my health care professional know before I receive Phenylephrine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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blood vessel disease
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diabetes
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difficulty urinating (urinary retention)
-
glaucoma
-
heart disease or heart rhythm problems
-
high blood pressure
-
over active thyroid
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prostate trouble
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an unusual reaction to Phenylephrine, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should this medicine be used?
Take the tablets by mouth. Swallow with a drink of water. Follow the directions on the label. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Patients over 60 years old may have a stronger reaction to this medicine and need smaller doses.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, and you are taking it on a regular schedule, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose (less than 2 hours), take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. Do not take more than 1 dose in a 4 hour time period.
What drug(s) may interact with Phenylephrine?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking Phenylephrine?
Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your congestion has not improved within 7 days, or if you have a high fever.
If this medicine makes it difficult for you to sleep at night; take your last dose a few hours before bedtime. If nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur, stop using this medicine and consult a health care professional.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber you are taking phenylephrine.
What side effects may I notice from receiving Phenylephrine?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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dizziness, or fainting spells
-
difficulty breathing
-
irregular heartbeat, palpitations, or chest pain
-
increased sweating
-
pale skin
-
tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands or feet
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
-
confusion, nervousness
-
headache
-
nausea, vomiting
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature, between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F), unless otherwise specified on the product label. Protect from heat and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.