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PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions • adults and children 12 years and over: 2 or 3 sprays in each nostril not more often than every 4 hours • children under 12 years: ask a doctor • Use instructions: with head in a normal, upright position, put atomizer tip into nostril. Squeeze bottle with firm, quick pressure while inhaling. Wipe nozzle clean after each use.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to: • common cold • hay fever • upper respiratory allergies
Summary

Indications and usage Uses • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to: • common cold • hay fever • upper respiratory allergies Dosage and administration Directions • adults and children 12 years and over: 2 or 3 sprays in each nostril not more often than every 4 hours • children under 12 years: ask a doctor • Use instructions: with head in a normal, upright position, put atomizer tip into nostril.

Squeeze bottle with firm, quick pressure while inhaling.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to: • common cold • hay fever • upper respiratory allergies Dosage and administration Directions • adults and children 12 years and over: 2 or 3 sprays in each nostril not more often than every 4 hours • children under 12 years: ask a doctor • Use instructions: with head in a normal, upright position, put atomizer tip into nostril. Squeeze bottle with firm, quick pressure while inhaling. Wipe nozzle clean after each use. Warnings and cautions Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease • diabetes • thyroid disease • high blood pressure • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland When using this product • do not use more than directed • do not use for more than 3 days. Frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to come back or get worse. • use only as directed • temporary discomfort such as burning, stinging, sneezing or an increase in nasal discharge may occur • use of this container by more than one person may spread infection Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Monitoring

  • Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease • diabetes • thyroid disease • high blood pressure • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland When using this product • do not use more than directed • do not use for more than 3 days.
  • Frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to come back or get worse.
  • • use only as directed • temporary discomfort such as burning, stinging, sneezing or an increase in nasal discharge may occur • use of this container by more than one person may spread infection Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.