Phenylephrine

Category: Allergies, Cough & Cold



Phenylephrine Overview

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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Round white pill weird PE symbol on it

What is this small round white pill scored on one side. Other side has what looks to be a P inside a circle with an e outside of it ? ## Hi Tom, Just wondering out of curiosity where you found this pill at, because I'm not locating any matches to it online given the details provided? I know on some over-the-counter medications the PE reportedly stands for Phenylephrine, so that may be something to take into consideration upon further investigation. Some labs will also do an analysis on the contents of the tablet for a moderate fee, if all else fails. I hope this helps! ## I also have some of these pills...I was told they were oxycodone 5mg however they do the opposite to my mind and body! Any one know what these small white pills are with what appears to be a P in the middle of seve...

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ZEE on one side/CA2 on the other

round pink small pill ## Found a small round pink pill with zee on one side and ca2 on the other. what is that? ## It is a nasal decongetion for colds, non-drowsy! I found 2 on the floor in my house and could not get any info online so I found the phone number to the Zee company and called and the person there told me exactly what it is. ## The pill I found was the small pink pill with ca2 on one side and Zee on the other.It is a Nasal decongestion non drowsy-this is a reply to Jason in case he looks back on here. ## To be specific, it contains 5mgs of Phenylephrine, which is used to treat cold symptoms. NDC: 35418-0334 Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, and headache. Inactive ingredients may include: Starch, Corn Croscarmellose Sodium Silicon Dioxide Stearic...

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White tablet RCC / GPE

Please help me identify a white oblong tablet,scored on one side, with letters RCC/GPE on the scored side. ## The tablet with the RCC GPE marking is called Refenesen Chest Congestion Relief PE, it contains 400mgs Guafenesin, and 10mgs of Phenylephrine. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, and dry mouth. NDC: 10956-0791 Inactive ingredients may include: - Croscarmellose Sodium - Lactose - Magnesium Stearate - Maltodextrin - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Mineral Oil - Povidone - Magnesium Silicate

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Bioflu Information

When to take bioflu and how many per day? ## BioFlu contains the active ingredients 25mgs of Phenylephrine, 2mgs of Chlorpheniramine and 500mgs of Paraceamol/Acetaminophen, it is used to treat cold, allergy and flu symptoms. The standard dosing is one tablet, every six hours, however, this site is not medical professionals, so you should follow your doctor's recommendations. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I took bioflu just last night and after 20 mins i got rashes all over my whole body. ## Mom is taking montelukast and doxyfeline for her asthma and simvastatin and lasortan for her cholesterol and high blood pressure for her maintenace is it safe for her to take bioflu? ## Can I t...

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round orange pill K3 or peach colored

Cannot find this pill anywhere. Any help K3+ ## Hello, I found a Phenylephrine pill, used as a decongestant, that is orange with the imprint K3 on one side and a score on the other side. This pill is manufactured by PDK labs. Unfortunately the information is limited and does not list the inactive ingredients or an NDC to follow up with. Is there any chance that you can provide more information on where you located the pill?

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Disudrin (phenylephrine + chlorphenamine maleate) dosing protocol

Hi. My 4 months and 3-week old baby has had a cold for 2 days. What is the recommended dosage of disudrin that I can safely give to her? ## My baby is 2 months old and I had given him Disudrin for his runny nose and sneezing, but instead of 0.25 mL, I gave him 0.30 mL. Is it ok?

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white round pill K 232

I have a white round pill that's big n kinda thick, imprinted only on 1 side - it has a K with an arrow on the K, followed by 232. It's like an inch diameter pill and the side of pill is 1/2 inch. ## PDK Labs lists this tablet as containing 5mgs of Phenylephrine, and 500mgs of Acetaminophen, it is available over the counter and is a cold remedy, that can also help with fever, and body aches. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including insomnia, stomach upset, nervousness, and headache. Is there anything else I can help with?

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T Minic Oral Drop

For my nine month old girl, weighing 8.5kgs, the doctor prescribed T-minic oral drops. Presently my baby has been suffering from a cold, with runny nose. Should i apply T-minic oral drops (10 drops, 2 times daily for 5 days)? Please suggest. ## Where we need to appli T-mimic drops. Is it to nose or mouth. My baby is suffering from severe cold and cough. doctor prescribed that but forgot to ask on where to apply. Please suggest where to apply t-mimic drops for a 5 month year old babay ## Hello, The dosing information will vary depending on your baby's weight and since I am not a medical doctor, I can't safely provide you with the correct dosing information for your baby. Did your pharmacy not provide you with dosing information when you picked up the prescription? Unfortunately t...

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EDAHIST

WHAT IS THIS MEDICINE USED FOR ## What is this medicine used for? What are the side effects? ## This medication contains Phenylephrine, and Chlorpheniramine, it is most commonly used to treat the symptoms of colds and allergies. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and weight gain. Are there any other questions?

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fr4

round pink pill with fr4 on one side and plain on the other side ## Help Remedies lists this tablet as containing 5mgs of of Phenylephrine, which is most commonly used as a decongestant. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Phenylephrine
  • Cream: 0.25%
  • Drops: 0.5%, 1%
  • Injection: 1%, 10mg/ml
  • Ointment: 0.25%
  • Solution: 0.125%, 0.16%, 0.1mg/ml (0.1mg/ml), 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.5mg/5ml (0.1mg/ml), 1%, 10%, 100mg/10ml (10mg/ml), 10mg/ml (10mg/ml), 2.5%, 50mg/5ml (10mg/ml)
  • Spray: 0.25%, 0.5%, 1%
  • Spray, Metered: 0.25%, 0.5%, 1%
  • Suppository: 0.25%
  • Suspension: 7.5mg/5ml
  • Tablet: 10mg
  • Tablet, Chewable: 10mg
  • Tablet, Orally Disintegrated: 10mg
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Phenylephrine: (313 results)

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  • 0065-0342 Mydfrin 25 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
  • 0067-2086 4 Way .01 L/L Nasal Spray by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.
  • 0113-0094 Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 10 mg Oral Tablet by L Perrigo Company
  • 0113-0648 Good Sense Nasal Four 1 g/100ml Nasal Spray by L Perrigo Company
  • 0113-2004 Sinus Pe 10 mg Oral Tablet by L. Perrigo Company
  • 0113-7094 Basic Care Sinus Pe 10 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated by L. Perrigo Company
  • 0225-0800 Neo-synephrine Mild .25 g/100ml Nasal Spray by Bf Ascher and Co Inc
  • 0225-0805 Neo-synephrine Regular .5 g/100ml Nasal Spray by Bf Ascher and Co Inc
  • 0225-0810 Neo-synephrine Maximum 1 g/100ml Nasal Spray by Bf Ascher and Co Inc
  • 0280-0915 Neo-synephrine Cold and Sinus .25 g/100ml Nasal Spray by Bayer Healthcare Consumer Care
  • 0280-0925 Neo-synephrine Cold and Sinus .5 g/100ml Nasal Spray by Bayer Healthcare Consumer Care
  • 0280-0935 Neo-synephrine Cold and Sinus 1 g/100ml Nasal Spray by Bayer Healthcare Consumer Care
  • 0295-1117 Neo-synephrine .25 g/100ml Nasal Spray by Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC.
  • 0295-1118 Neo-synephrine .5 g/100ml Nasal Spray by Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC.
  • 0295-1119 Neo-synephrine 1 g/100ml Nasal Spray by Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC.
  • 0295-1217 Little Remedies Decongestant Nose Drops .00125 mg/ml Nasal Liquid by Denison Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • 0363-0390 Ephrine Nose 1 ml/100ml Nasal Liquid by Walgreen Company
  • 0363-0394 Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Rectal Suppository by Walgreen Company
  • 0363-0453 Wal-phed Pe 10 mg Oral Tablet by Walgreen Co.
  • 0363-0648 Wal Four 1 g/100ml Nasal Spray by Walgreen Company
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Other drugs which contain Phenylephrine or a similar ingredient: (189 results)