Monograph Details
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Respiratory Tract
> Cough and cold
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NEO-SYNEPHRINE |
| Manufacturer |
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Bayer Corp, Consumer Care Div. |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Sympathomimetic. |
| Generic Name |
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Phenylephrine HCl 0.5%, 1%; nose drops. |
| Also |
• NEO-SYNEPHRINE 12 HOUR
• NEO-SYNEPHRINE SPRAY
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| Indications |
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Nasal congestion. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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2–3 sprays or 2–3 drops of 0.5% or 1% in each nostril up to every 4 hrs as needed; max 3 days. |
| Contraindications |
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During or within 14 days of MAOIs or tricyclic antidepressants. β-blockers may increase the pressor response of sympathomimetics. Antagonizes antihypertensives. |
| Precautions |
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Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. GI or urinary obstruction. Hyperthyroidism. Diabetes. Children. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs, tricyclics. β-blockers may increase the pressor effects of sympathomimetics. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Nasal discomfort, rebound congestion, sneezing, headache, tremors, palpitations, insomnia, sweating, nervousness, pallor, lightheadedness. |
| How Supplied |
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All—15mL |
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