Phenylephrine nasal

Generic name: Phenylephrine Nasal
Drug class: Nasal antihistamines and decongestants

Usage of Phenylephrine nasal

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Phenylephrine nasal is used to treat nasal congestion and sinus pressure caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. Phenylephrine may be used to treat congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustaChian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.

Phenylephrine nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Phenylephrine nasal side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Phenylephrine nasal may cause serious side effects. Stop using phenylephrine nasal and call your doctor at once if you have:

severe sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, redness or swelling in your nose, or other worsening nasal symptoms (may be a sign of overuse of phenylephrine nasal);

severe stinging, burning, or irritation inside your nose;

severe dizziness, restless feeling, nervousness, or insomnia;

mood changes, unusual thoughts or behavior;

tremors or shaking; or

little or no urination.

Side effects may be more likely in older adults.

Common side effects of phenylephrine nasal may include:

temporary sneezing;

mild burning, dryness, cold feeling, or irritation inside your nose;

headache, dizziness, weakness;

feeling excited or restless (especially in children); or

mild sleep problems.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Phenylephrine nasal

You should not use phenylephrine nasal if you are allergic to it.

Do not use phenylephrine nasal if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:

heart disease, heart rhythm disorder;

high blood pressure;

diabetes;

glaucoma;

a thyroid disorder; or

an enlarged prostate or urination problems.

It is not known whether phenylephrine nasal will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether phenylephrine nasal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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How to use Phenylephrine nasal

Usual Adult Dose for Nasal Congestion:

Phenylephrine nasal 1% spray: 2 to 3 sprays in each nostril every 4 hours.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Nasal Congestion:

Phenylephrine nasal 0.125% drops:2 to 6 years: Instill 2 to 3 drops in each nostril not more than every 4 hours under adult supervision.Phenylephrine nasal 1% spray: 6 years or older: 2 to 3 sprays in each nostril every 4 hours.

Warnings

Do not use phenylephrine nasal if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

What other drugs will affect Phenylephrine nasal

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are also using any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used together. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use phenylephrine nasal if you are also using any of the following drugs:

other decongestants;

an antidepressant;

blood pressure medication; or

diabetes medication.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with phenylephrine nasal, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

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