Table of Contents
- 1 What are the ingredients in phenylephrine?
- 2 Does phenylephrine contain antihistamine?
- 3 What medications contain phenylephrine?
- 4 Is Benadryl a decongestant?
- 5 What decongestants contain phenylephrine?
- 6 What decongestant has phenylephrine?
- 7 How are phenylephrine and methamphetamine similar to each other?
- 8 Are there any side effects to taking phenylephrine?
What are the ingredients in phenylephrine?
Active ingredient (in each tablet): Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg. Inactive ingredients: anhydrous dibasic calcium phosphate, carnauba wax, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, lecithin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, silicon dioxide, talc, titanium dioxide.
Does phenylephrine contain antihistamine?
What is diphenhydramine and phenylephrine? Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. Phenylephrine is a decongestant.
What decongestant does not contain pseudoephedrine?
For those with high blood pressure, phenylephrine is an alternative to pseudoephedrine. They are in the same drug class known as nasal decongestants, which help relieve sinus congestion and pressure. You can buy products containing phenylephrine right off the shelf at the pharmacy.
Why is phenylephrine banned?
Ineffective alternative But pharmacists are now calling for phenylephrine to be banned after research has shown that popping a pill or taking a spoonful of the stuff is ineffective for relieving nasal decongestion.
What medications contain phenylephrine?
Common brands containing phenylephrine:
- 4 Way. ®
- Advil. ®
- Dimetapp. ®
- Little Noses. ®
- Neo-synephrine. ®
- Robitussin. ®
- Sudafed. ®
- Theraflu. ®
Is Benadryl a decongestant?
Benadryl is an antihistamine and Sudafed is a decongestant. Benadryl and Sudafed are available in generic form and over-the-counter (OTC).
Can you be allergic to phenylephrine?
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
What allergy medication has phenylephrine?
You may know pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine from their use in Sudafed products. Sudafed contains pseudoephedrine, while Sudafed PE contains phenylephrine. The drugs are also available in several combinations with other over-the-counter cough and cold medications. These drugs are both nasal decongestants.
What decongestants contain phenylephrine?
What decongestant has phenylephrine?
Sudafed contains pseudoephedrine, while Sudafed PE contains phenylephrine. The drugs are also available in several combinations with other over-the-counter cough and cold medications. These drugs are both nasal decongestants.
What is the difference between epinephrine and phenylephrine?
Epinephrine is a vasoconstrictor, which is commonly used to prevent or minimize bleeding during hypospadias surgery. Phenylephrine is another vasoconstrictor with more specific actions on vessels and fewer systemic adverse effects.
Is phenylephrine banned in US?
Nasal decongestants such as Phenylephrine Hydrochloride have been banned and tested by the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
How are phenylephrine and methamphetamine similar to each other?
Phenylephrine, an α(1) -adrenergic agonist, and methamphetamine, a prescription drug and substance of abuse, have similar chemical structures and thus have the potential to cross-react in qualitative screening tools such as a urine drug screening (UDS) performed by immunoassay.
Are there any side effects to taking phenylephrine?
The primary side effect of phenylephrine is high blood pressure. People with high blood pressure are typically advised to avoid products containing it. Because this medication is a sympathomimetic amine without beta-adrenergic activity, it does not increase contractility force and output of the cardiac muscle.
How is phenylephrine used as an over the counter medicine?
Phenylephrine is used as a decongestant sold as an oral medicine or as a nasal spray. It is a common ingredient in over-the-counter decongestants in the United States. Phenylephrine is used as an alternative for pseudoephedrine in decongestant medicines due to pseudoephedrine’s use in the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine.
Why is phenylephrine used as an alternative to pseudoephedrine?
Phenylephrine is used as an alternative for pseudoephedrine in decongestant medicines due to pseudoephedrine’s use in the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine. Its efficacy as an oral decongestant has been questioned, with several independent studies finding that it provided no more relief to sinus congestion than a placebo.