Phenylephrine (spray)

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# Overview
Phenylephrine (spray) is a decongestant that is FDA approved for the treatment of nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies.   Common adverse reactions include pain in eye, nasal congestion, nasal stinging/burning, sneezing.

# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to:
- common cold
- hay fever
- upper respiratory allergies
- adults and children 12 years and over: 2 or 3 sprays in each nostril not more often than every 4 hours
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
- Use instructions: with head in a normal, upright position, put atomizer tip into nostril. Squeeze bottle with firm, quick pressure while inhaling. Wipe nozzle clean after each use.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Phenylephrine (spray) in adult patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Phenylephrine (spray) in adult patients.

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Phenylephrine (spray) in pediatric patients.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Phenylephrine (spray) in pediatric patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Phenylephrine (spray) in pediatric patients.

# Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Phenylephrine (spray) Contraindications in the drug label.

# Warnings
- Ask a doctor before use if you have
- heart disease
- diabetes
- thyroid disease
- high blood pressure
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- When using this product
- do not use more than directed
- do not use for more than 3 days. Frequent or prolonged use may cause nasal congestion to come back or get worse.
- use only as directed
- temporary discomfort such as burning, stinging, sneezing or an increase in nasal discharge may occur
- use of this container by more than one person may spread infection
- Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist

# Adverse Reactions

## Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Phenylephrine (spray) in the drug label.

## Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Phenylephrine (spray) in the drug label.

# Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Phenylephrine (spray) Drug Interactions in the drug label.

# Use in Specific Populations

### Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA): C
- ask a health professional before use.
Pregnancy Category (AUS): 
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Phenylephrine (spray) in women who are pregnant.

### Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Phenylephrine (spray) during labor and delivery.

### Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Phenylephrine (spray) with respect to nursing mothers.

### Pediatric Use
- Keep out of reach of children.
- In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

### Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Phenylephrine (spray) with respect to geriatric patients.

### Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Phenylephrine (spray) with respect to specific gender populations.

### Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Phenylephrine (spray) with respect to specific racial populations.

### Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Phenylephrine (spray) in patients with renal impairment.

### Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Phenylephrine (spray) in patients with hepatic impairment.

### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Phenylephrine (spray) in women of reproductive potentials and males.

### Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Phenylephrine (spray) in patients who are immunocompromised.

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
- Nasal

### Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Phenylephrine (spray) in the drug label.

# IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Phenylephrine (spray) in the drug label.

# Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Phenylephrine (spray) in the drug label.

# Pharmacology

## Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Phenylephrine (spray) Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

## Structure
There is limited information regarding Phenylephrine (spray) Structure in the drug label.

## Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Phenylephrine (spray) in the drug label.

## Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Phenylephrine (spray) in the drug label.

## Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Phenylephrine (spray) in the drug label.

# Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Phenylephrine (spray) in the drug label.

# How Supplied
- store at 20-25C (68-77F)

## Storage
There is limited information regarding Phenylephrine (spray) Storage in the drug label.

# Images

## Drug Images

## Package and Label Display Panel

# Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Phenylephrine (spray) in the drug label.

# Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Phenylephrine (spray) interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

# Brand Names
- Equate

# Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Phenylephrine (spray) Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

# Drug Shortage Status

# Price