Phenylephrine (Ophthalmic).

 
In the U.S. -- 
     Ak-Dilate 
     Ak-Nefrin 
     Dilatair 
     I-Phrine 
     Isopto Frin 
     Mydfrin 
     Neofrin 
     Neo-Synephrine 
     Ocugestrin 
     Ocu-Phrin Sterile Eye Drops 
     Ocu-Phrin Sterile Ophthalmic Solution 
     Phenoptic 
     Prefrin Liquifilm 
     Relief Eye Drops for Red Eyes 
 
In Canada -- 
     Ak-Dilate 
     Dionephrine 
     Minims Phenylephrine 
     Mydfrin 
     Prefrin Liquifilm 
     Spersaphrine 
     Decongestant, ophthalmic 
 
      Diagnostic aid, mydriatic 
 
     Mydriatic 
Description 

Ophthalmic phenylephrine (fen-ill-EF-rin) 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.

Ophthalmic phenylephrine in the strength of 0.12% is used to relieve redness due to minor irritations of the eye, such as those caused by allergy, dust, smoke, wind, and other irritants. This preparation is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of phenylephrine for your eye problem.

Phenylephrine is available in the following dosage form:

 
Ophthalmic 
 
     Ophthalmic solution (eye drops) (U.S. and Canada) 
Before Using This Medicine 

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