Phenil Eye Drop
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Sunways India Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Chlorpheniramine Maleate (0.2% w/v) + Phenylephrine (0.12% w/v) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
User Rating | 4.3 |
User Reviews | 755 |
FAQ
Phenil Eye Drop Reviews
Always wash your hands before using Phenil. Use only the number of drops that your doctor has prescribed. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back in. If you're also using other eye medicines, wait for at least 10 minutes before using it. Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine for a full guide on how to use the drops and get the most benefit. Don't touch the tip of the dropper or bottle. This may lead to infection. You should use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit and it’s best done at the same time each day. If you want to stop using it, consult your doctor first.
The most common side effect is a burning sensation in the eyes. It may also cause blurred vision. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a time, don't drive until your vision is clear. This is usually a short-term side effect, inform your doctor if it bothers you.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases.
How Phenil Eye Drop Works
How to Use Phenil Eye Drop
Benefits of Phenil Eye Drop
- In Allergic eye disease: Phenil helps relieve symptoms of allergic eye disease such as redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes. It also gives a soothing effect and keeps the eyes moist. This reduces dryness and discomfort. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.
- In Treatment of Common cold: Phenil effectively relieves symptoms associated with common cold in children, such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier. Phenil usually starts working within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours.
Uses of Phenil Eye Drop
- Treatment of Common cold
- Allergic eye disease
Phenil Eye Drop Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Avoid wearing contact lenses while using this medicine.
- It makes your vision blurry. If happens, avoid attention-seeking activity and driving.
- Wait for at least 10 minutes before using any other medication to avoid the dilution.
- Use Phenil as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
- Do not touch the tip of the dropper to prevent contamination.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Phenil as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
- Phenil helps relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching of the nose or throat.
References
- Chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hcl [Drug Label]. Providence, RI: United Natural Foods, Inc.; 2024.
- ScienceDirect. Chlorpheniramine Maleate.
- Phenylephrine. Surrey, UK: Bausch & Lomb UK Limited; 1986 [revised Mar. 2016].