Phenylephrine (Ophthalmic Route)

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Phenylephrine (Ophthalmic Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • AK-Dilate
  • Altafrin
  • Eye Cool
  • Mydfrin
  • Neofrin
  • Neo-Synephrine
  • Ocu-Phrin
  • Prefrin Liquifilm

Description

Ophthalmic phenylephrine 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.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution
Before Using
DR601749 Portions of this document last updated: July 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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