Phenylephrine nasal prep
Indications
Phenylephrine nasal prep is used for:
Nasal Congestion
Adult Dose
Nasal Congestion
Instill 2-3 sprays or 2-3 gtt q4hr of 0.25-0.1% solution PRN; not to exceed 3 days
Child Dose
Nasal Congestion
<2 years
Consult a physician
2-6 years
1-3 gtt intranasally q2-4hr of 0.125% solution PRN; not to exceed 3 days
6-12 years
2-3 gtt intranasally q4hr of 0.25% solution PRN; not to exceed 3 days
>12 years old
Instill 1-2 sprays or 1-2 gtt intranasally q4hr of 0.25-0.1% solution PRN; not to exceed 3 days
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Cardiac disease (hypertension, HR, palpitations)
Nonselective MAO inhibitors: Risk of hypertensive reaction
Precautions
Rebound congestion may occur
Use caution in DM and hypertension
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Phenylephrine nasal prep :
Frequency Not Defined
Stinging
Dryness
Rebound congestion
Sneezing
Burning
Mechanism of Action
Alpha adrenergic agonist; stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors in nasal conjunctiva and arterioles to produce vasoconstriction that results in nasal decongestion