Generic name: phenylephrine (nasal route) [ fen-il-EF-rin ]
Drug class:Nasal antihistamines and decongestants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 16, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Neo-Synephrine
- Nostril
- Pretz-D
- Rhinall
- Tur-Bi-Cal
- Vicks Sinex
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
- Spray
Therapeutic Class: Decongestant
Pharmacologic Class: Adrenergic System
Chemical Class: Alkylarylamine
Uses for Vicks Sinex
Phenylephrine is used for the temporary relief of congestion or stuffiness in the nose caused by hay fever or other allergies, colds, or sinus trouble. It may also be used in ear infections to relieve congestion.
This medicine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
This medicine is available without a prescription.
Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years of age. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects .
Before using Vicks Sinex
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Children may be especially sensitive to the effects of nasal phenylephrine. This may increase the chance of side effects during treatment.
Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years of age. Using these medicines in very young children might cause serious or possibly life-threatening side effects .
Geriatric
Many medicines have not been studied speci...
