Phenylephrine (tablet)
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Overview
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Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- Temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
- Temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
- Dosing Information
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Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Phenylephrine (tablet) in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Phenylephrine (tablet) in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Phenylephrine (tablet) in pediatric patients.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Phenylephrine (tablet) in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Phenylephrine (tablet) in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Phenylephrine (tablet) Contraindications in the drug label.
Warnings
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- 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
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- When using this product
- do not use more than directed
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Phenylephrine (tablet) in the drug label.
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Phenylephrine (tablet) in the drug label.
Drug Interactions
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Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
- ask a health professional before use.
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Phenylephrine (tablet) in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Phenylephrine (tablet) during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Phenylephrine (tablet) with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
- Keep out of reach of children.
- In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Phenylephrine (tablet) with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Phenylephrine (tablet) with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Phenylephrine (tablet) with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Phenylephrine (tablet) in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Phenylephrine (tablet) in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Phenylephrine (tablet) in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Phenylephrine (tablet) in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
- Oral
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Phenylephrine (tablet) in the drug label.
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Phenylephrine (tablet) in the drug label.
Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Phenylephrine (tablet) in the drug label.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Phenylephrine (tablet) Pharmacology in the drug label.
Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Phenylephrine (tablet) Mechanism of Action in the drug label.
Structure
There is limited information regarding Phenylephrine (tablet) Structure in the drug label.
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Phenylephrine (tablet) in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Phenylephrine (tablet) in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Phenylephrine (tablet) in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Phenylephrine (tablet) in the drug label.
How Supplied
- store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
Storage
There is limited information regarding Phenylephrine (tablet) Storage in the drug label.
Images
Drug Images
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Phenylephrine (tablet) in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Phenylephrine (tablet) interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
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Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Phenylephrine (tablet) Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.
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