Generic name: phenylephrine (ophthalmic route) [ fen-il-EF-rin ]
Drug classes:Mydriatics, Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 27, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- AK-Dilate
- Altafrin
- Eye Cool
- Mydfrin
- Neofrin
- Neo-Synephrine
- Ocu-Phrin
- Prefrin Liquifilm
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Mydriatic-Cycloplegic
Pharmacologic Class: Adrenergic System
Chemical Class: Alkylarylamine
Uses for Eye Cool
Ophthalmic phenylephrine in strengths of 2.5 and 10% is used to dilate (enlarge) the pupil. It is used before eye examinations, before and after eye surgery, and to treat certain eye conditions. In the U.S., these preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Eye Cool
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 phenylephrine. This may increase the chance of side effects during treatment. In addition, the 10% strength is not recommended for use in infants. Also, the 2.5 and 10% strengths are not recommended for use in low birth weight infants.
Geriatric
Repeated use of 2.5 or 10% phenylephrine may increase the chance of problems during treatment with this medicine. In addition, heart and blood vessel problems have occurred more often in elderly patients than in younger adults.
Breastfeeding
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