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Phenylephrine

• temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respirat.

कुछ देशों में बिना प्रिस्क्रिप्शन के बेचा जाता है मुख संबंधी अलर्ट चालू

How to use Phenylephrine

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

यह किसके लिए है

• temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies

How to take it and how often
  • Adults and children 12 years and over take 1 tablet every 4 hours
  • Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours
  • Children under 12 years
  • Ask a doctor
While you are taking it

do not exceed recommended dose

Talk to a doctor first if

• heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Warnings

Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains a MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland When using this product do not exceed recommended dose Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever If pregnant or …

Possible side effects

Nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

How to store it

Keep out of reach of children.

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2026-05-26.

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Altipres PediatricDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5 mg/5mL, GUAIFENESIN 75 mg/5mL, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 mg/5mL · Liquid · Advanced Generic Corporation
NDC 45737-105Label
Equate Daytime Cold And Flu Nighttime Cold And FluKit · Wal-Mart Stores Inc
NDC 49035-718Label
Phenylephrine HydrochloridePHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 kg/kg · Powder · Professional Compounding Centers of America dba PCCA
NDC 51927-1225Label
Mucinex Childrens Day Time Multi-symptom Cold And Mucinex Childrens Night Time Multi-symptom Cold Triple PackKit · Reckitt Benckiser LLC
NDC 63824-944Label
Mckesson Phenylephrine HclPHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/1 · Tablet, Film Coated · McKesson Medical-Surgical
NDC 68599-1631Label

Nigeria (NAFDAC)

NAFDACRealflex B4-0599NAFDACAlkold Plus_ B4-2113NAFDACAnuheal Cream_ A4-101258NAFDACBoscold Tablet A11-100710NAFDACLifeflu Tablets A4-2594NAFDACKoldoff Caplets 04-8678NAFDACKescold Capsule 00-0000NAFDACSkoned Capsules C4-1345NAFDACFluezze Tablets B4-9729NAFDACColman Capsules 04-8784NAFDACTekold Capsules C4-1151NAFDACAvrocold Tablets A4-4554

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

Safety alerts and recalls

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injectable Solution, 40mg, 250*mL Bag, wells pharma of Houston, NDC 73702-122-03U.S. FDA Class II
1 Apr 2026 · Wells Pharma of Houston LLC · OngoingcGMP deviations.
Tropicamide 1%/Cyclopentolate 1%/Phenylephrine 2.5%/Ketorolac 0.5% Topical Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5mL Single-Use Syringe, For Topical Ophthalmic Use Only. Not for IV Use. Fagron SU.S. FDA Class II
20 Nov 2025 · Fagron Compounding Services · OngoingIncorrect Product Formulation
Phenylephrine HCI, 1000 mcg / 10 mL, 10 mL Total Volume, Rx Only, Park Avenue Compounding, 3662 Park Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63110-2512, NDC 83863-0104-1.U.S. FDA Class II
17 Sep 2025 · Park Avenue Compounding · OngoingCGMP Deviations
Tropicamide-Proparacaine-Phenylephrine-Ketorolac, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, 1% 0.5% 2.5% 0.5%, 5mL, 2x5ML vial per carton, Rx Only, Imprimis NJOF, LLC, 1705 Route 46 West, Unit U.S. FDA Class III
9 Jul 2025 · Imprimis NJOF, LLC · CompletedSub-Potent Drug: Subpotent assay results during stability testing.

A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.

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3 free checks left today Official sources: U.S. FDA · EMA (EU) · NAFDAC · WHO alerts

Questions about Phenylephrine

What is Phenylephrine used for?

• temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure • temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Phenylephrine?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: adults and children 12 years and over take 1 tablet every 4 hours do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years ask a doctor…

Do I need a prescription for Phenylephrine?

In many countries Phenylephrine is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.

What brands contain Phenylephrine?

Phenylephrine is sold under names such as Wal-dryl-d, Wal-four, Wal-phed Pe, Dallergy Reformulated Nov 2011, Sudo-tab, Nasopen Pe, Biorphen, Omidria. Brand names differ between countries.

How can I check that my Phenylephrine is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.