Phenylephrinedosage

For patients 1 year of age and older: Apply one drop of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution (10% strength) to conjunctival fornix at 3 to 5 minute intervals up to a maximum of 3 drops per eye. To obtain a greater degree of mydriasis, use 10% strength For pediatric patients less than 1 year of age: Instill one drop of 2.5% strength to conjunctival fornix at 3 to 5 minute intervals up to a maximum of 3 drops per eye.

2.1 General

Dosing Recommendations In patients 1 year of age or greater, apply one drop of either phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 2.5% or 10% every 3 to 5 minutes to the conjunctival fornix as required up to a maximum of 3 drops per eye per day In order to obtain a greater degree of mydriasis, phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 10% may be needed

2.2 Dosing in

Pediatric Patients Less Than 1 Year of Age In pediatric patients less than 1 year of age, one drop of phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 2.5% should be instilled at 3 to 5 minute intervals up to a maximum of 3 drops per eye.