Category

• Decongestant, topical

Description

Phenylephrine (fen-ill-EF-rin) 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; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use or dose for your medical condition.

Phenylephrine is available in the following dosage forms:

Nasal
• Nasal jelly (U.S.)
• Nasal drops (U.S. and Canada)
• Nasal spray (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Alconefrin Nasal Drops 12
• Alconefrin Nasal Drops 25
• Alconefrin Nasal Drops 50
• Alconefrin Nasal Spray 25
• Doktors
• Duration
• Neo-Synephrine Nasal Drops
• Neo-Synephrine Nasal Jelly
• Neo-Synephrine Nasal Spray
• Neo-Synephrine Pediatric Nasal Drops
• Nostril Spray Pump
• Nostril Spray Pump Mild
• Rhinall
• Rhinall-10 Children's Flavored Nose Drops
• Vicks Sinex

In Canada—

• Neo-Synephrine Nasal Drops
• Neo-Synephrine Nasal Spray

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.