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FENOX 0.5% Nasal Drops 15ml

Phenylephrine (HCl):0.5%w/v | Nasal preparations

Manufactured / Marketed By : Abbott Product Form : Nasal DropsPack Size : 20ml Ingredients : Phenylephrine (HCl):0.5%w/vGeneric Category : Nasal preparations

How it works

FENOX 0.5% Nasal Drops 15ml works by reducing swelling of the blood vessels in the nasal passages.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for FENOX 0.5% Nasal Drops 15ml

  • Allergy severe
  • Heart rhythm disorders severe
  • Heart attack severe
  • Visual disturbances
  • Insomnia
  • Increase in the blood pressure
  • Nasal irritation
  • Difficult or painful urination

Uses of FENOX 0.5% Nasal Drops 15ml

What is it prescribed for?

  • Nasal congestion

    This medicine is used to relieve nasal congestion and discomfort. It reduces the swelling of the blood vessels of the nasal passages, thereby making it easier to breathe.

  • Supraventricular Tachycardia

    This medicine injection is used to decrease the heart rate in conditions like supraventricular tachycardia.

  • Hypotension

    For procedures requiring anesthesia, FENOX 0.5% Nasal Drops 15ml may be used during the procedure or before/after the procedure to raise the blood pressure and maintain it.

  • Prolongation of spinal anesthesia

    This medicine may be added to the anesthesia solution to increase the duration of anesthesia without any increase in the risk of side effects.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 10-15 minutes of administration of the dose through the subcutaneous or intramuscular route.

  • Duration of Effect

    This medicine remains active in the body for up to 1 hour after administration through the subcutaneous route and for up to 2 hours after administration through the intramuscular route.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit forming tendencies were reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless strictly indicated. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to FENOX 0.5% Nasal Drops 15ml or any of its components.

  • Hypertension

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe hypertension since it may worsen the condition of the patient.

  • Ventricular tachycardia

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with ventricular tachycardia since it may worsen the condition of the patient.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless strictly indicated. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

General Warnings
  • Duration of therapy

    Do not take this medication for more than 7 days without consulting your doctor.

  • Pediatric use

    This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 4 years of age.

  • Parenteral use

    This medicine injection should be administered only in the presence of a trained healthcare professional.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    This medicine are used as and when needed. If you are on a dosing schedule, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Linezolid severe
  • Antidiabetic drugs moderate
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors severe
  • Antidepressants severe
  • Beta blockers moderate
  • Halothane severe
Disease interactions
  • severe

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of side effects. Report any incidence of irregular heart rate and very high blood pressure to the doctor on priority.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an enlarged prostate due to the risk of increased difficulty in passing urine. Report any worsening of symptoms to the doctor immediately.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes due to the increased risk of high blood sugars. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended while using this medicine.

General Instructions

Strictly follow the instructions on the label and take FENOX 0.5% Nasal Drops 15ml only as directed. Do not take more than what is prescribed or share this medication with other people. It is advised that you should inform the doctor about all the medicines or herbal products that you are using and about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine. Use this medicine only for the prescribed indication.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver FENOX 0.5% Nasal Drops 15ml. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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