Phenylephrine

Phenylephrine is a medication that is used as a nasal decongestant, used to dilate the pupil, used to increase blood pressure, used to relieve hemorrhoids and uncomplicated nasal congestion. It is a selective α₁-adrenergic receptor agonist with minimal to no beta-adrenergic activity.Dextromethorphan and phenylephrine is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.Phenylephrine is used to relieve nasal discomfort caused by colds, allergies, and hay fever. It is also used to relieve sinus congestion and pressure. Phenylephrine will relieve symptoms but will not treat the cause of the symptoms or speed recovery