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Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
Phenylephrine nasal is used to treat nasal congestion and sinus pressure caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. Phenylephrine may be used to treat congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.
Phenylephrine nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Applies to the following strengths: 0.65%; buffered 0.9%; 0.4%; 3%; 0.2%; 0.9%; 2.1%; 0.5%
Usual Adult Dose for:
- Nasal Congestion
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
- Nasal Congestion
Additional dosage information:
- Renal Dose Adjustments
- Liver Dose Adjustments
- Dialysis
Usual Adult Dose for Nasal Congestion
Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit buffered 0.9% powder for reconstitution:
Nasally once or twice daily.
Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit 0.2% spray:
1 or 2 sprays in each nostril every 4 hours as needed.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Nasal Congestion
Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit buffered 0.9% powder for reconstitution:
5 years or older: Nasally once or twice daily.
Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit 0.2% spray:
2 years or older: 1 spray in each nostril every 4 hours as needed.
Renal Dose Adjustments
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Liver Dose Adjustments
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Dialysis
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Further information
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What is the most important information I should know about Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit?
Conditions whereby admin of Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit would be detrimental. Not to be used to induce emesis. Sustained release tablets: GI disorders associated with strictures or diverticula.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Cold medicine should be used only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicine in very young children.
Phenylephrine nasal is usually used every 4 hours. Follow the directions on the medicine label. Never use more of this medicine than directed on the label or prescribed by your doctor. Using phenylephrine nasal too long can damage the lining of your nasal passages and lead to chronic nasal congestion.
Gently blow your nose to clear any mucus before using this medication.
To use the nasal spray, insert the tip of the spray bottle into your nostril, past the middle of the inside of your nose (the nasal septum). Gently press your other nostril closed with your finger.
Keep your head upright, and squeeze the bottle while breathing in deeply through your nose. Sniff quickly a few times to get the medicine deep into your nasal passages.
Repeat these steps to use the medicine in your other nostril if needed.
After each use, clean the tip of the spray bottle with a clean tissue or rinse it with hot water, making sure that no water gets into the medicine bottle. Keep the cap on the bottle when not in use.
To use the nasal drops, lie on your back with your head tilted back. Insert the correct number of drops and remain lying in this position for several minutes. Gently turn your head from side to side.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 3 days of using phenylephrine nasal, or if they get worse and you also have a fever.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have used phenylephrine nasal within the past few days.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
To prevent the spread of infection, do not share this medication with anyone else.
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.This product is used to treat dryness inside the nose (nasal passages). It helps add moisture inside the nose to dissolve and soften thick or crusty mucus. In babies and young children with stuffy noses who cannot blow their noses, using this product helps to make the mucus easier to remove with a nasal bulb syringe. This helps relieve stuffiness and makes breathing easier.
This product contains a purified gentle salt solution (also called saline or Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit solution). It does not contain any medication.
How to use Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit nasal
Spray this product into each nostril as needed or as directed by your doctor. This product may also be given into the nose as drops or a stream. Follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Try not to touch the container tip to the inside of your nose. If this happens, rinse the tip with hot water and dry with a clean tissue before recapping the container.
If your condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
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What other drugs will affect Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit?
If you are using this product under your doctor's direction, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
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What are the possible side effects of Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit?
Side effects usually do not occur with use of this product. However, if the inside of your nose is very dry and irritated, stinging may occur. If this effect persists or worsens, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit, also known as salt, common salt, table salt or halite, is an ionic compound with the chemical formula NaCl, representing a 1:1 ratio of sodium and chloride ions. Neilmed Sinus Rinse Kit is the salt most responsible for the salinity of seawater and of the extracellular fluid of many multicellular organisms. It is listed on the World Health Organization Model List of Essential Medicines.