Phenylpropanolamine Benefits & Uses

Phenylpropanolamine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Allergy

Phenylpropanolamine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 ml Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 12.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Below 6 years old can take 6.25 mg every 4 hourly

Phenylpropanolamine Related Warnings

Is the use of Phenylpropanolamine safe for pregnant women?

Phenylpropanolamine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Phenylpropanolamine again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Phenylpropanolamine safe during breastfeeding?

Phenylpropanolamine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Phenylpropanolamine on the Kidneys?

Phenylpropanolamine is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Phenylpropanolamine on the Liver?

Phenylpropanolamine is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Phenylpropanolamine on the Heart?

Phenylpropanolamine has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Phenylpropanolamine with Other Drugs

Phenylpropanolamine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Phenylpropanolamine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Phenylpropanolamine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Heart Disease
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Phenylpropanolamine

Is this Phenylpropanolamine habit forming or addictive?

Phenylpropanolamine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Phenylpropanolamine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Phenylpropanolamine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Phenylpropanolamine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Phenylpropanolamine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Phenylpropanolamine

You can take Phenylpropanolamine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Phenylpropanolamine

Taking Phenylpropanolamine with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe