Phenylephrine bitartrate
Drug Details
- Generic Name
- Phenylephrine bitartrate
- Brand Names
- N/A
- Application Number
- Sponsor
- Malladi Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited
- NDC Codes
- 1
- Dosage Forms
- POWDER
- Routes
- N/A
- Active Ingredients
- PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE
Indications and Usage
Uses ■ temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold: ■ sneezing ■ nasal congestion ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ minor aches and pains ■ runny nose ■ sinus congestion and pressure ■ temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Warnings Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: ■ hives ■ facial swelling ■ asthma (wheezing) ■ shock Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you ■ are age 60 or older ■ have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems ■ take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug ■ take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) ■ have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product ■ take more or for a longer time than directed Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.