Phenylephrine

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Phenylephrine is a medication primarily used as a decongestant, to dilate the pupil, to increase blood pressure, and to relieve hemorrhoids.[2][3] When taken orally as a decongestant, it relieves nasal congestion due to colds and hay fever.[2] It can be taken by mouth, as a nasal spray, given by injection into a vein or muscle, or applied to the skin.[2] Common side effects when taken by mouth or injected include nausea, headach...

Is this drug description the same as Benydral ## Is phenyleph the same as benydryl? ## How many of these do I take? phenylephrine hci 10mg ## For anyone still curious, no, they are not the same. Benadryl is an antihistamine that's used to treat allergic reactions and mild cases of insomnia. You can learn more Benadryl details here and you can learn more Phenylephrine details here. But Phenylephrine is a decongestant, that can also be used to raise blood pressure and heart rate. As to how much to take, the over the counter dosing is normally one tablet every 6 hours, not to exceed 4 doses in 24 hours, but please check with your doctor and follow the instructions they provide. Are there any questions or comments?

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How many of these do I take? phenylephrine hcl 10mg ## how many phenylephrine hcl 10 mg may i take ## what is the adult dosage for 10 mg phenylephrine ## Hello, The dosage of Phenylephrine depends on the reason for its use. If you let me know what you are treating with this medication, I can definitely report back and answer your question(s) to the best of my ability. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Phenylephrine Details Thanks!

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Phenylephrine is a medication primarily used as a decongestant, to dilate the pupil, to increase blood pressure, and to relieve hemorrhoids.[2][3] When taken orally as a decongestant, it relieves nasal congestion due to colds and hay fever.[2] It can be taken by mouth, as a nasal spray, given by injection into a vein or muscle, or applied to the skin.[2] Common side effects when taken by mouth or injected include nausea, headach...

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Phenylephrine is a medication primarily used as a decongestant, to dilate the pupil, to increase blood pressure, and to relieve hemorrhoids.[2][3] When taken orally as a decongestant, it relieves nasal congestion due to colds and hay fever.[2] It can be taken by mouth, as a nasal spray, given by injection into a vein or muscle, or applied to the skin.[2] Common side effects when taken by mouth or injected include nausea, headach...

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Phenylephrine is a medication primarily used as a decongestant, to dilate the pupil, to increase blood pressure, and to relieve hemorrhoids.[2][3] When taken orally as a decongestant, it relieves nasal congestion due to colds and hay fever.[2] It can be taken by mouth, as a nasal spray, given by injection into a vein or muscle, or applied to the skin.[2] Common side effects when taken by mouth or injected include nausea, headach...

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Phenylephrine is a medication primarily used as a decongestant, to dilate the pupil, to increase blood pressure, and to relieve hemorrhoids.[2][3] When taken orally as a decongestant, it relieves nasal congestion due to colds and hay fever.[2] It can be taken by mouth, as a nasal spray, given by injection into a vein or muscle, or applied to the skin.[2] Common side effects when taken by mouth or injected include nausea, headach...

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Guaifenesin, sold under the brand name Mucinex, among others,[3] is a medication used as an expectorant, intended to help cough out phlegm from the airways.[3] Chemically it is an ether of guaiacol and glycerine. It is unclear if it decreases coughing.[3] Use is not recommended in children less than 6 years old.[4] It is often used in combination with other medications.[3] It is taken by mouth.[3] ...

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Phenylephrine is a medication primarily used as a decongestant, to dilate the pupil, to increase blood pressure, and to relieve hemorrhoids.[2][3] When taken orally as a decongestant, it relieves nasal congestion due to colds and hay fever.[2] It can be taken by mouth, as a nasal spray, given by injection into a vein or muscle, or applied to the skin.[2] Common side effects when taken by mouth or injected include nausea, headach...

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Promethazine is a first-generation antihistamine and antiemetic used to treat allergies, insomnia, and nausea. It was once widely used as an antipsychotic, although it is generally not used for this purpose now.[citation needed] It has approximately 1/10 the antipsychotic strength of chlorpromazine. [4][irrelevant citation] It may also help with some symptoms associated with the common cold[4] and may also be used for sedating pe...

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Phenylephrine is a medication primarily used as a decongestant, to dilate the pupil, to increase blood pressure, and to relieve hemorrhoids.[2][3] When taken orally as a decongestant, it relieves nasal congestion due to colds and hay fever.[2] It can be taken by mouth, as a nasal spray, given by injection into a vein or muscle, or applied to the skin.[2] Common side effects when taken by mouth or injected include nausea, headach...

Ä° have been prescribed this medication last year and Ä° have plenty left now that Ä° have chest pain and similar symptoms >Ä° want to take it again but Ä° also took and antibiotik called <Augmentin Ä° wander can the two be taken together? ## What is the name of the antibiotic? I'm sorry, but you forget to include this information. Can you please post back and clarify? The Guafenesin and Phenylephrine are medications used to treat the typical symptoms of colds, and bronchitis. Their side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach irritation, insomnia, and elevated blood pressure. If you have chest pain, however, you should consult a doctor, as that could be the sign of a possibly dangerous medical condition, suc...

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white oval shaped pe 626 ## The pill in description marked PE-626 is known as Duramax; which is a combination of Dextromethorphan (45 mg) Guaifenesin (1200 mg) + Phenylephrine (25 mg). The principal use is in the treatment of coughing and nasal congestion, but Guaifenesin alone has numerous other uses, including medical, veterinary, and personal. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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Cyclopentolate is a muscarinic antagonist.&#91;1&#93; It is commonly used as an eye drop during pediatric eye examinations to dilate the eye (mydriatic) and prevent the eye from focusing/accommodating (cycloplegic). Cyclopentolate or atropine can also be administered to reverse muscarinic and central nervous system effects of indirect cholinomimetic (anti-AChase) administration. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.&#91;2&#93; After instillatio...

I've got 5 bottles of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Opthalmic Solution 2.5% 15ml that expired June 2014. Can these still be used on patients for the time being? ## Hi Lezlee, Even with the best intentions in mind, I would never encourage the use of expired medication on other patients, due to liability and because the idea of that just seems very unethical despite the possibility of it still retaining efficacy; which I would think it probably has to a large extent. According to an article by Harvard Medical School, many expired meds actually remain good for 15 years beyond the listed expiration date. However because we don't have a specific list stating what these meds are, the best option in my opinion is to continue adhering to the date listed on the label to ensure patient safe...

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Brompheniramine, sold under the brand name Dimetapp among others, is a first-generation antihistamine drug of the propylamine (alkylamine) class.&#91;2&#93; It is indicated for the treatment of the symptoms of the common cold and allergic rhinitis, such as runny nose, itchy eyes, watery eyes, and sneezing. Like the other first-generation drugs of its class, it is considered a sedating antihistamine.&#91;2&#93; It was patented in 1948 and came into medical use in 1955.&#91;...

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Chlorphenamine (CP, CPM), also known as chlorpheniramine, is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever).&#91;2&#93; It is taken by mouth.&#91;2&#93; The medication takes effect within 2 hours and lasts for about 4-6.&#91;2&#93; Common side effects include sleepiness, restlessness, and weakness.&#91;2&#93; Other side effects may include dry mouth and wheeziness.&#91;2&#93; It is a first-genera...

If is expired in 2014 is it still okay to use? is it effective for decongestion still? ## Hello, Rach! How are you? This medication does not become toxic, once expired, but it does begin to lose efficacy, so it may not work as well as it did, when it was new. Thus, it would be best to dispose of them and purchase a new supply. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, nervousness and insomnia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Codeine is an opiate and prodrug of morphine used to treat pain, coughing, and diarrhea. It is found naturally in the sap of the opium poppy, Papaver somniferum.&#91;3&#93;&#91;5&#93; It is typically used to treat mild to moderate degrees of pain.&#91;3&#93; Greater benefit may occur when combined with paracetamol (acetaminophen) or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin or ibuprofen.&#91;3&#93; Evidence does not support its use for acute...