Generic name: phenylephrine nasal [ FEN-il-EFF-rin ]
Brand names: 4-Way, Afrin 4 Hour Extra Moisturizing, Little Noses Decongestant, Nasal Four, Neo-Synephrine Nasal,
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Dosage forms: nasal drops (0.125%); nasal solution (1%); nasal spray (0.25%; 0.5%; 1%)
Drug class:Nasal antihistamines and decongestants
What is phenylephrine nasal?
Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
Phenylephrine nasal is used to treat nasal congestion and sinus pressure caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. Phenylephrine may be used to treat congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.
Phenylephrine nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use phenylephrine nasal if you have used an
