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Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a decongestant which is a kind of antihistamine type drug (common cold or symptom drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Decongestant

Brands

Neosynephrine • Mydfrin • Ent nasal drops • Jacks thick nose drops • Naphensyl • Phenylephedrine • Med-lemon • Rinol • Terine • Universal nasal drops • AK dilate • Respinol

Side Effects

Common

Slow heart rate
Tremor
Headache
Dizziness
Feeling anxious
Heart palpitations
Shaking hands or tremor

Treats

Priapism
3.5
8 reviews

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