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phenylephrine hcl

Drug class

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

Uses

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

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 an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease diabetes thyroid disease high blood pressure difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage. Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with 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.

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

Inactive ingredient

Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, dextrose monohydrate, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD&C red #40, lecithin, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sodium citrate dihydrate, titanium dioxide

Dosage forms & strengths

SUPPOSITORY TABLET, FILM COATED POWDER TABLET CREAM
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 6.25 mg/1 PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10 mg/1 PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 kg/kg PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/1 MINERAL OIL .14 g/g PETROLATUM .749 g/g PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE .0025 g/g PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 g/g

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed

Also known as

BLISS GVS HEMORRHOIDAL Suphedrine PE Sinus Congestion Non-Drowsy SU PHEDRINE PE Non-Drowsy, Maximum Strength Nasal Decongestant PE Maximum Strength NASAL DECONGESTANT PE PhysiciansCare Sinus Non-Drowsy Sinus Congestion Decongestant PE Non Drowsy Nasal Decongestant PE Sinus Pressure and Congestion Relief PE Maximum Strength Sinus Decongestion PE Unishield Sinus Decongestant Phenylephrine HCl Maximum Strength SU PHEDRINE PE SINUS CONGESTION ER Hemorrhoid PE Sinus Congestion Nasal Decongestant PE Non-Drowsy Maximum Strength McKesson Phenylephrine HCl