LuSonal? [DSC]
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Medi-First? Sinus Decongestant [OTC];Medi-Phenyl [OTC];PediaCare? Children's Decongestant [OTC];Sudafed PE? Children's [OTC];Sudafed PE? Congestion [OTC];Sudafed PET Nasal Decongestant [OTC];SudogestT PE [OTC];Triaminic Thin Strips? Children's Cold with Stuffy Nose [OTC] [DSC]
Uses
- It is used to treat low blood pressure.
- It is used to treat nose stuffiness.
- It is used with some other drug to numb an area.
- Phenylephrine shrinks swollen nose tissue and opens up passages.
- It shrinks blood vessels to raise blood pressure.
- It helps some numbing drugs work longer.
Dosing
How to take
- Oral:
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- There is a liquid (suspension) if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well before use.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a vein.
- It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
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