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Phenylephrine Manufacturer: BAUSCH & LOMB
Common Uses of Phenylephrine:
This medicine is a decongestant used to treat red, irritated eyes. It may also be used to dilate the pupils for eye examinations and to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How To Use Phenylephrine:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. TO USE THIS MEDICINE: first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back and with your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye and continue to apply pressure for 1 or 2 minutes after using the medicine. Do not blink and keep your eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. TO PREVENT GERMS from entering your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed. Certain brands of this medicine require storage in the refrigerator. Other brands may be stored at room temperature. Check your prescription label to see how you should store your medicine or consult your pharmacist. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, use 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 use 2 doses at once.
Phenylephrine Cautions:
THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE BLURRED VISION. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you can see clearly. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible Side Effects of Phenylephrine:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include blurred vision or burning or stinging of the eye. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience eye pain or change in heartbeat. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
PHENYLEPHRINE
Generic Version of Phenylephrine: E: PHENYLEPHRINE (fen-ill-EF-rin)Phenylephrine Manufacturer: BAUSCH & LOMB
Common Uses of Phenylephrine:
This medicine is a decongestant used to treat red, irritated eyes. It may also be used to dilate the pupils for eye examinations and to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How To Use Phenylephrine:
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. TO USE THIS MEDICINE: first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back and with your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye and continue to apply pressure for 1 or 2 minutes after using the medicine. Do not blink and keep your eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. TO PREVENT GERMS from entering your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed. Certain brands of this medicine require storage in the refrigerator. Other brands may be stored at room temperature. Check your prescription label to see how you should store your medicine or consult your pharmacist. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, use 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 use 2 doses at once.
Phenylephrine Cautions:
THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE BLURRED VISION. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you can see clearly. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible Side Effects of Phenylephrine:
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include blurred vision or burning or stinging of the eye. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience eye pain or change in heartbeat. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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