Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Neo-Synephrine
  2. Nostril
  3. Pretz-D
  4. Rhinall
  5. Tur-Bi-Cal
  6. Vicks Sinex

Descriptions


Phenylephrine is used for the temporary relief of congestion or stuffiness in the nose caused by hay fever or other allergies, colds, or sinus trouble. It may also be used in ear infections to relieve congestion.

This medicine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

This medicine is available without a prescription.

Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years of age. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects .

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution
  • Spray