Phenylephrine Nasal Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 1, 2024.
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
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Liver Dose Adjustments
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