{"id":20805,"date":"2022-04-14T07:59:59","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T07:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=20805"},"modified":"2022-04-15T15:26:03","modified_gmt":"2022-04-15T15:26:03","slug":"phenylephrine-hydrochloride-bausch-and-lomb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/phenylephrine-hydrochloride-bausch-and-lomb\/","title":{"rendered":"Phenylephrine hydrochloride Bausch and Lomb &#8211; Phenylephrine hydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>10% (100 mg \/ ml)&nbsp;eye drops&nbsp;, solution,&nbsp;single-dose container<br>phenylephrine hydrochloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Phenylephrine hydrochloride Bausch and Lomb is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phenylephrine hydrochloride Bausch &amp; Lomb contains a substance that enlarges the eye&#8217;s&nbsp;pupil.&nbsp;Your doctor may use this to examine your eye or as part of a treatment program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Phenylephrine hydrochloride Bausch and Lomb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Phenylephrine hydrochloride Bausch and Lomb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to phenylephrine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have a shallow anterior&nbsp;chamber&nbsp;or a narrow&nbsp;chamber angle&nbsp;with the risk of&nbsp;acute&nbsp;increased pressure in the eye<\/li><li>to children under 12 years<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or nurse before using Phenylephrine hydrochloride Bausch &amp; Lomb if you have an overactive&nbsp;thyroid gland, high&nbsp;blood pressure,&nbsp;or cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phenylephrine hydrochloride Bausch &amp; Lomb should not be used in children under 12 years of age as children appear to be more susceptible to the risk of serious&nbsp;side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phenylephrine hydrochloride Bausch &amp; Lomb is not recommended for use in children aged 12 to 18 years due to a lack of adequate clinical experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Phenylephrine hydrochloride Bausch and Lomb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Antidepressants (&nbsp;MAOIs, non-selective monoamine reuptake inhibitors)<\/li><li>Some&nbsp;antipsychotics&nbsp;(phenothiazines)<\/li><li>Some medicines for high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;(&nbsp;beta-blockers&nbsp;or&nbsp;clonidine&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known how safe it is to use this medicine during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phenylephrine hydrochloride Bausch &amp; Lomb should therefore only be used during pregnancy if the treatment is necessary and then the lowest possible&nbsp;dose&nbsp;should be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unknown how much phenylephrine hydrochloride is excreted in human milk.&nbsp;When breastfeeding, the potential risks of treatment should be carefully weighed against its benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phenylephrine hydrochloride Bausch &amp; Lomb may cause transient blurred vision.&nbsp;You should therefore not drive or use machines until your vision is normal again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Phenylephrine hydrochloride Bausch and Lomb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phenylephrine hydrochloride Bausch &amp; Lomb is given by healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 1 &#8211; 2 drops in each eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Phenylephrine hydrochloride Bausch and Lomb than you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children have an increased risk of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;due to overdose.&nbsp;There may be an increased risk of complications in elderly patients with cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Burning after instillation, blurred vision, photosensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High heart rate, high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acute&nbsp;increased pressure in the eye,&nbsp;allergic reaction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are in children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluid or swelling of the lungs &#8211; has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Phenylephrine hydrochloride Bausch and Lomb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;Do not freeze.&nbsp;Store the single-dose containers in the outer carton.&nbsp;Sensitive to light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the package and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is phenylephrine hydrochloride 100 mg\/ml<\/li><li>The other ingredients are disodium edetate, sodium metabisulfite, and purified water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Single-dose&nbsp;soft plastic container, 20 x 0.5 ml, separately packed in an outer casing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BAUSCH HEALTH IRELAND LIMITED<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3013 Lake Drive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Citywest Business Campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dublin 24 &#8211; D24PPT3 &#8211; Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laboratoire Chauvin SA<br>ZI Ripotier<br>07200 Aubenas &#8211; France<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Phenylephrine hydrochloride Bausch &#038; Lomb contains a substance that enlarges the eye&#8217;s pupil . 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