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| Composition w/v |
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| Chlorpheniramine Maleate |
I.P 0. 2% |
| Phenylephrine Hydrochloride |
I.P. 0.12% |
| Antipyrin |
B.P 0.1% |
| Chlorbutol (As preservative) |
I.P 0.5% |
| Aqueous Base |
q.s. |
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| Dosage form |
| Ophthalmic Solution (Eye Drops) |
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| Category |
| Antiallergic |
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| Description |
Chlorpheniramine maleate acts as an anti allergic, reduces itching & watering of eyes.
Phenylephrine hydrochloride acts as vasoconstrictor thus reduces redness of the eye and Antipurine acts as a mild local anesthetic thus reduces the pain associated with the allergy. |
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| Indications |
| Phenil is useful in bringing rapid symptomatic relief to eyes affected with allergy /inflammation/irritation of a mild to moderate degree particularly when the allergic insult results from unknown aetiologies. |
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| Dosage |
| One to two drops every three to four hours or as needed. |
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| Contraindications |
| Should not be used in the presence of narrow angle glaucoma. It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredient of the formulation. |
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| Adverse Reactions |
| Occasionally mild transient burning sensation. |
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| Storage |
| Store in a cool dry place. Protect from light. |
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| Presentation |
| PHENIL is available in sterile glass bottle of 5 ml. |
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