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Phenylephrine Nasal Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 8, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 0.25%; 0.5%; 1%; 0.16%; 0.125%

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Nasal Congestion

Phenylephrine nasal 1% spray: 2 to 3 sprays in each nostril every 4 hours.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Nasal Congestion

Phenylephrine nasal 0.125% drops:
2 to 6 years: Instill 2 to 3 drops in each nostril not more than every 4 hours under adult supervision.

Phenylephrine nasal 1% spray:
6 years or older: 2 to 3 sprays in each nostril every 4 hours.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

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Dialysis

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Further information

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