Phenylephrine Topical
Name: Phenylephrine Topical
Pronunciation
(fen il EF rin)
Index Terms
- Phenylephrine HCl
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Dosage Forms
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product
Ointment, Rectal, as hydrochloride:
GRX Hemorrhoidal: 0.25% (43 g) [contains benzoic acid, methylparaben, propylparaben]
Hemorrhoidal: 0.25% (57 g) [contains benzoic acid, methylparaben, propylparaben]
Major-Prep Hemorrhoidal: 0.25% (57 g) [contains methylparaben, propylparaben]
Preparation H: 0.25% (28 g, 57 g) [contains benzoic acid, methylparaben, propylparaben]
Rectacaine: 0.25% (30 g [DSC])
Suppository, Rectal, as hydrochloride:
Anu-Med: 0.25% (12 ea)
GoodSense Hemorrhoidal: 0.25% (12 ea) [contains methylparaben, propylparaben]
Hem-Prep: 0.25% (24 ea [DSC])
Hemorrhoidal: 0.25% (12 ea, 24 ea) [contains methylparaben, propylparaben]
Preparation H: 0.25% (12 ea, 24 ea, 48 ea) [contains corn starch, methylparaben, propylparaben]
Rectacaine: 0.25% (12 ea)
Dosing Adult
Hemorrhoids: Rectal:
Ointment: Apply to clean, dry area up to 4 times/day
Suppository: Insert 1 suppository rectally up to 4 times/day
Dosing Geriatric
Refer to adult dosing.