Phenylephrine (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : 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, Dionephrine, Minims Phenylephrine, Spersaphrine

Category

• 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)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

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

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.