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PHENYLEPHRINE

Drug class

Adrenergic alpha1-Agonists [MoA]; alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]

Uses

Uses • temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies

Warnings

Warnings Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains a MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland When using this product do not exceed recommended dose Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Dosage & administration

Directions adults and children 12 years and over take 1 tablet every 4 hours do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years ask a doctor

Active ingredient

Active ingredient (in each tablet) Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg Purpose Nasal decongestant

Inactive ingredient

Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C red no. 40, hypromellose, indigo carmine lake, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid polymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide

Dosage forms & strengths

TABLET POWDER
PHENYLEPHRINE 10 mg/1 PHENYLEPHRINE 1 kg/kg

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed

Also known as

Goodmeds Non-Drowsy Nasal Decongestant PE