Phenylepherine is a decongestant that relieves nasal congestion by shrinking the blood vessels in the nasal passages.
Phenylepherine is a decongestant that relieves nasal congestion by shrinking the blood vessels in the nasal passages.
This medication is used to temporarily treat stuffy nose, sinus, and ear symptoms due to common cold, flu, allergies or other breathing illnesses such as sinusitis and bronchitis.
Do not use this drug:
This product may reduce blood flow to your hands or feet, causing them to feel cold. Smoking may worsen this effect. Dress warmly and avoid tobacco use.
Common side effects may include:
Notify your doctor promptly if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.
Your doctor may have prescribed this medication because he or she judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
Unlikely but serious side effects may include:
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these serious side effects.
Precautions
Before taking phenylephrine, tell your doctor or pharmacist:
This drug may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision. Avoid activities requiring alertness or clear vision such as driving until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit the use of alcohol and certain other medications that cause drowsiness.
Older adults and children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially dizziness, drowsiness, mental or mood changes, constipation, fast heartbeat, trouble urinating, or blood pressure changes.
Interactions
Drug interactions may either lessen the effectiveness of this drug or heighten the risk for severe side effects. It’s important to inform your doctor all the medication including prescription and non-prescription and herbal medicines you are taking or going to take.
Possible interactions with this drug are:
Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
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