Phenylephrine is used to dilate the pupil for eye examinations.
Phenylephrine HCl Ophthalmic Solution requires cold-chain shipping to comply with the manufacturer’s recommended storage conditions. Starting August 1, 2019 there will be a shipping and handling charge of $20 on all Phenylephrine orders of 23 bottle or less. Order of 24 bottles or more, the additional shipping and handling charge is waived.
STORAGE
Store in refrigerator at 2C to 8C (36F to 46F)
ACTIVE
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
PRESERVATIVE
Benzalkonium Chloride 0.01%%
INACTIVES
Sodium phosphate monobasic, sodium phosphate dibasic; water for
injection. Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may be added to
adjust pH (6.3 to 6.7). The solution has a tonicity of 500
mOsm/kg.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is contraindicated in patients with hypertension, or thyrotoxicosis. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% should be used in these patients [4.1].
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is contraindicated in pediatric patients less than 1 year of age due to the increased risk of systemic toxicity. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% should be used in these patients [4.2].
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Ocular adverse reactions include eye pain and stinging on instillation, temporary blurred vision, and photophobia [6.1].
Cardiovascular adverse reactions include increase in blood pressure, syncope, myocardial infarction, tachycardia, arrhythmia and subarachnoid hemorrhage [6.2].
DISCLAIMER
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informational and promotional purposes only. It is not intended to be
used by healthcare professionals or patients for the purpose of
prescribing or administering these products.
Specifications and More Data:
Rx\OTC
Rx (You must have a state license to purchase this product)
Dilating Drops
