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Dilatair description. Ophthalmic phenylephrine (fen-ill-EF-rin) in strengths of 2. 5 and 10% is used to dilate (enlarge) the pupil. It is used before eye examinations, before and after eye surgery, and to treat certain eye conditions. In the U.S. , these preparations are available only with your doctor's prescription. Ophthalmic phenylephrine in the strength of 0. 12% is used to relieve redness due to minor irritations of the eye, such as those caused by allergy, dust, smoke, wind, and other irritants. This preparation is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of phenylephrine for your eye problem. Phenylephrine is available in the following dosage form: Ophthalmic Ophthalmic solution (eye drops) (U.S. and Canada)
Some brand names: - Ak-Dilate - Ak-Nefrin - Dilatair - Dionephrine - I-Phrine - Isopto Frin - Minims Phenylephrine - Mydfrin - Neo-Synephrine - Neofrin - Ocu-Phrin Sterile Eye Drops |