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Phenylephrine

Also known as phenylephrine hydrochloride
Available on requestCardiologyOphthalmology
Presentations
13
Brands
2
Manufacturers
2
Available from stock
0

Phenylephrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic agonist indicated for increasing blood pressure in adults with clinically important hypotension resulting primarily from vasodilation in the setting of anesthesia, among other approved uses. MedsAcross supplies Phenylephrine for export from India to licensed hospitals, importers and physicians acting for named patients, with the documents each country requires.

Information from the US FDA prescribing information, retrieved 12 November 2026. Not yet medically reviewed.How we review

Key facts

Pharmacological class
Alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist, Adrenergic alpha1-Agonists
ATC classification
C01CA06 Phenylephrine · ButyroxanR01AA04 Phenylephrine · Topical decongestant, subgroup R01AAR01AB01 Phenylephrine · Topical decongestant, subgroup R01ABR01BA03 Phenylephrine · Sympathomimetic drugS01FB01 Phenylephrine · Eye medicines, subgroup S01F, subgroup S01FBS01GA05 Phenylephrine · Eye medicines, subgroup S01G, subgroup S01GA
US FDA first approval
20 December 2012
EU status
Not recorded
Orphan designation
Not recorded
WHO essential medicine
Not recorded
India (CDSCO)
Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists
Routes
Intravenous, Ophthalmic
Dosage forms
Injection, Eye drops, Ophthalmic solution, Liposomal injection
Identifiers
UNII 1WS297W6MVRxCUI 8163CAS 59-42-7DrugBank DB00388Q421910

Clinical information

From the regulator-approved product information. Each section names its source.

Uses

IMMPHENTIV injection 100 mcg/mL is indicated for increasing blood pressure in adults with clinically important hypotension resulting primarily from vasodilation in the setting of anesthesia. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection 10 mg/mL is indicated for increasing blood pressure in adults with clinically important hypotension resulting primarily from vasodilation in the settings of anesthesia and septic shock. IMMPHENTIV injection 100 mcg/mL is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist indicated for increasing blood pressure in adults with clinically important hypotension resulting primarily from vasodilation in the setting of anesthesia.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Dosing overview

IMMPHENTIV Injection 100 mcg/mL: Do NOT dilute prior to administration. Dosing for Perioperative Hypotension - Intravenous bolus administration: 50 mcg to 250 mcg. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection 10 mg/mL: MUST BE DILUTED before administration. Intravenous continuous infusion: 0.5 mcg/kg/minute to 1.4 mcg/kg/minute titrated to effect. Dosing for Patients with Vasodilatory Shock Intravenous continuous infusion: 0.5 mcg/kg/minute to 6 mcg/kg/minute titrated to effect

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Contraindications

The use of IMMPHENTIV 100 mcg/mL and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection 10 mg/mL is contraindicated in patients with: Hypersensitivity to the products or any of their components Hypersensitivity to the products or any of their components

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Warnings and precautions

Severe bradycardia and decreased cardiac output: Extravasation: during intravenous administration may cause necrosis or sloughing of tissue. Concomitant use with oxytocic drugs: pressor effect of sympathomimetic pressor amines is potentiated. Allergic-type reactions with Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Injection 10 mg/mL: Sulfite

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Side effects

The following adverse reactions associated with the use of phenylephrine hydrochloride were identified in the literature. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to estimate their frequency reliably or to establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Interactions

Agonistic effects with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), β-adrenergic blocking agents, α-2 adrenergic agonists, steroids, tricyclic antidepressants, norepinephrine transport inhibitors, ergot alkaloids, centrally-acting sympatholytic agents and atropine sulfate. Antagonistic effects on and by α-adrenergic blocking agents

Source: US FDA prescribing information

Storage

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Phenylephrine Hydrochloride injection, USP, 10 mg/mL, is supplied as follows: NDC 0641-6142-25: 10 mg in 1 mL fill (10 mg/mL) in 2 mL single-dose vials packaged in cartons containing 25 vials per carton NDC 0641-6188-10: 50 mg in 5 mL (10 mg/mL) Pharmacy Bulk Package vials packed in cartons containing 10 vials per carton NDC 0641-6189-10: 100 mg in 10 mL (10 mg/mL) Pharmacy Bulk Package vials packed in cartons containing 10 vials per carton Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). Protect from light. Protect from light.

Source: US FDA prescribing information

For healthcare professionals and buyers. This is not medical advice. Treatment decisions belong to the prescriber.

All presentations

13 presentations of Phenylephrine, sorted by availability.

MedicineManufacturerRegisterAvailability
Phenylephrine 10 mg/1 mL injectionIntravenousGeneric name—US FDAAvailable on request
Phenylephrine 100 mg/10 mL injectionIntravenousGeneric name—US FDAAvailable on request
Phenylephrine 50 mg/5 mL injectionIntravenousGeneric name—US FDAAvailable on request
Phenylephrine 25 mg/mL eye dropsOphthalmicGeneric name—US FDAAvailable on request
Phenylephrine 100 mg/mL eye dropsOphthalmicGeneric name—US FDAAvailable on request
Biorphen 0.5 mg/5 mL injectionIntravenousDr. Reddy's LaboratoriesIndiaUS FDAAvailable on request
Phenylephrine 25 mg/mL ophthalmic solutionOphthalmicGeneric name—US FDAAvailable on request
Biorphen 10 mg/1 mL injectionIntravenousDr. Reddy's LaboratoriesIndiaUS FDAAvailable on request
Immphentiv 1000 mcg/10 mL liposomal injectionIntravenousHikma PharmaceuticalsUS FDAAvailable on request
Immphentiv 500 mcg/5 mL injectionIntravenousHikma PharmaceuticalsUS FDAAvailable on request
Phenylephrine 0.5 mg/5 mL injectionIntravenousGeneric name—US FDAAvailable on request
Phenylephrine 100 mg/mL ophthalmic solutionOphthalmicGeneric name—US FDAAvailable on request
Phenylephrine 20000 mcg/250 mL injectionIntravenousGeneric name—US FDAAvailable on request

Brands by market

2 brand names across 1 markets.

Brand names by country

United States

Manufacturers

Indian manufacturers are highlighted.

Regulatory status

Approval facts from US FDA, EMA and CDSCO data, and registration status by country where we hold register data.

RegisterStatusSource
US FDAFirst approved 20 December 2012Drugs@FDA
EU (EMA)Not recorded—
India (CDSCO)Not yet confirmed against CDSCO approval lists—
United StatesRegisteredUS FDA (NDC directory, openFDA)Checked 12 November 2026

Conditions

Conditions linked to Phenylephrine in public data. This is not a list of approved uses, see the clinical information.

Questions and answers

Is Phenylephrine available for export from India?

Yes, on request. MedsAcross lists 13 presentations of Phenylephrine and sources them for licensed hospitals, importers and physicians against valid import documents. Indian manufacturers include Dr. Reddy's Laboratories.

What brand names does Phenylephrine have?

The catalogue lists 2 brand names for Phenylephrine, including Biorphen, Immphentiv.

Is Phenylephrine approved by the US FDA?

Yes. The US FDA first approved Phenylephrine on 20 December 2012, according to Drugs@FDA.

Does Phenylephrine need cold chain shipping?

No listed presentation of Phenylephrine is recorded as needing a cold chain. Storage conditions are shown on each presentation page.

Which ATC class is Phenylephrine in?

Phenylephrine is classified under ATC code C01CA06 (Phenylephrine).

References

  1. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride prescribing information (Hikma Pharmaceuticals). U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed. Retrieved 19 August 2026

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