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Neo-Synephrine

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NEO-SYNEPHRINE® hydrochloride
(phenylephrine hydrochloride) Ophthalmic Solution, USP
Vasoconstrictor and Mydriatic Solutions 2.5% AND 10%
Viscous Solution 10%

For Use in Ophthalmology

WARNING

PHYSICIANS SHOULD COMPLETELY FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH THE COMPLETE CONTENTS OF THIS LEAFLET BEFORE PRESCRIBING NEO-SYNEPHRINE (phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution)

DRUG DESCRIPTION

NEO-SYNEPHRINE hydrochloride, brand of phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, is a sterile solution used as a vasoconstrictor and mydriatic for use in ophthalmology.

NEO-SYNEPHRINE (phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) hydrochloride is a synthetic sympathomimetic compound structurally similar to epinephrine and ephedrine.

Phenylephrine hydrochloride is ( - )-m- Hydroxy- α- [(methylamino)methyl] benzyl alcohol hydrochloride, and has the following structural formula:

NEO-SYNEPHRINE® (phenylephrine hydrochloride)  Structural Formula  Illustration

Last reviewed on RxList: 5/6/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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