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Phenylephrine (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Ak-Dilate, Ak-Nefrin, Dilatair, I-Phrine, Isopto Frin, Mydfrin, Neofrin, Neo-Synephrine, Ocugestrin, Ocu-Phrin Sterile Eye Drops, Ocu-Phrin Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, Phenoptic, Prefrin Liquifilm, Relief Eye Drops for Red Eyes, Dionephrine, Minims Phenylephrine, Spersaphrine

Phenylephrine | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

    Symptoms of too much medicine being absorbed into the body - Less common with 10% solution; rare with 2.5% or weaker solution

      Dizziness; fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat; increased sweating; increase in blood pressure; paleness; trembling

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

    More common with 2.5 or 10% solution

      Burning or stinging of eyes; headache or browache; sensitivity of eyes to light; watering of eyes

    Less common

      Eye irritation not present before use of this medicine

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.


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