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Phenylephrine

Generic Name: Phenylephrine Tablets (FEN-il-EF-rin)
Brand Name: Examples include Contac-D and Sudafed PE

Phenylephrine is used for:

Relieving congestion due to colds, flu, hay fever, and other allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Phenylephrine is a decongestant. It works by reducing swelling and constricting blood vessels in the nasal passages, allowing you to breathe more easily.

Do NOT use Phenylephrine if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Phenylephrine
you are taking furazolidone or have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) in the last 14 days
you have high blood pressure or an abnormally fast heartbeat

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Phenylephrine:

Some medical conditions may interact with Phenylephrine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have heart disease, diabetes, an adrenal gland tumor, or thyroid disease

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Phenylephrine. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

Rauwolfia derivatives (eg, reserpine) or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may decrease Phenylephrine"s effectiveness
Cocaine, furazolidone , methyldopa, MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine), oxytocic medicines (eg, oxytocin), rauwolfia derivatives (eg, reserpine), or tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline) because they may increase Phenylephrine"s actions and the risk of its side effects
Bromocriptine, catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors (eg, entacapone), or droxidopa because their actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased by Phenylephrine
Guanethidine because its effectiveness may be decreased by Phenylephrine

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Phenylephrine may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Phenylephrine:

Use Phenylephrine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Take Phenylephrine with food, water, or milk to reduce stomach irritation.
If you miss a dose of Phenylephrine and are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Phenylephrine.

Important safety information:

Phenylephrine may cause dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Phenylephrine with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
If your symptoms do not get better within 7 days or if you develop a high fever, check with your doctor.
If you have trouble sleeping, ask your pharmacist or doctor about the best time to take Phenylephrine.
Do not take diet or appetite control medicines while you are taking Phenylephrine.
Diabetes patients - Phenylephrine may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Use Phenylephrine with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Phenylephrine should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 2 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you plan on becoming pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Phenylephrine while you are pregnant. It is not known if Phenylephrine is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Phenylephrine, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Some people who use Phenylephrine for a long time may develop a need to continue taking it. People who take high doses are also at risk. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction. If you stop taking Phenylephrine suddenly, you may have WITHDRAWAL symptoms. These may include depression.

Possible side effects of Phenylephrine:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Difficulty urinating; dizziness; headache; nausea; nervousness; restlessness; sleeplessness; stomach irritation.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room right away. Symptoms may include confusion; hallucinations; irregular or unusually slow or rapid heartbeat; rapid breathing; seizures.

Proper storage of Phenylephrine:

Store Phenylephrine at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Phenylephrine out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

If you have any questions about Phenylephrine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Phenylephrine is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Phenylephrine. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006

Database Edition 06.4.1.002

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