Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: • Cardiac Disease [See Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. • Elevation in Blood Pressure [See Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. The following adverse reactions have been identified following use of phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. • Ocular adverse reactions include eye pain and stinging on instillation, temporary blurred vision, and photophobia ( 6.1 ). • Cardiovascular adverse reactions include increase in blood pressure, syncope, myocardial infarction, tachycardia, arrhythmia and subarachnoid hemorrhage ( 6.2 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch & Lomb Incorporated at 1-800-553-5340 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Ocular Adverse Reactions Eye pain and stinging on instillation, temporary blurred vision and photophobia, and conjunctival sensitization may occur. 6.2 Systemic Adverse Reactions A marked increase in blood pressure has been reported particularly, but not limited to, low weight premature neonates, infants and hypertensive patients. Cardiovascular reactions which have occurred primarily in hypertensive patients following topical ocular use of phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 10% include marked increase in blood pressure, syncope, myocardial infarction, tachycardia, arrhythmia and subarachnoid hemorrhage [See Warnings and Precautions (5.2 and 5.3) ].

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS • Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is contraindicated in patients with hypertension, or thyrotoxicosis. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% should be used in these patients ( 4.1 ). • Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is contraindicated in pediatric patients less than 1 year of age due to the increased risk of systemic toxicity. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% should be used in these patients ( 4.2 ). 4.1 Cardiac and Endocrine Disease Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is contraindicated in patients with hypertension, or thyrotoxicosis. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% should be used in these patients. 4.2 Pediatric Patients Less Than 1 Year of Age Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is contraindicated in pediatric patients less than 1 year of age due to the increased risk of systemic toxicity. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% should be used in these patients [See Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )].

11 DESCRIPTION Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% and 10% is a sterile, clear, colorless, topical mydriatic agent for ophthalmic use. The chemical name is (R)-3-hydroxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]benzenemethanol hydrochloride. Phenylephrine hydrochloride is represented by the following structural formula: Phenylephrine hydrochloride has a molecular weight of 203.67 and an empirical formula of C 9 H 13 NO 2 -HCl. Each mL of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 2.5% contains: ACTIVE: phenylephrine hydrochloride 25 mg (2.5%); INACTIVES: sodium phosphate monobasic, sodium phosphate dibasic; boric acid, water for injection. Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may be added to adjust pH (4.0-7.5). The solution has a tonicity of 500 mOsm/kg; PRESERVATIVE: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Each mL of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% contains: ACTIVE: phenylephrine hydrochloride 100 mg (10%); INACTIVES: sodium phosphate monobasic, sodium phosphate dibasic; water for injection. Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may be added to adjust pH (4.0-7.5). The solution has a tonicity of 1000 mOsm/kg; PRESERVATIVE: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. chem

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • For patients 1 year of age and older, apply one drop of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% or 10% at 3 to 5 minute intervals up to a maximum of 3 drops per eye ( 2.1 ). • In pediatric patients less than 1 year of age, one drop of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% should be instilled at 3 to 5 minute intervals up to a maximum of 3 drops per eye ( 2.2 ). 2.1 General Dosing Recommendations For patients 1 year of age or greater, apply one drop of either Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% or 10% every 3 to 5 minutes to the conjunctival fornix as required up to a maximum of 3 drops. If necessary, this dose may be repeated. In order to obtain a greater degree of mydriasis, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% may be needed. 2.2 Pediatric Patients Less Than 1 Year of Age In pediatric patients less than 1 year of age, one drop of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% should be instilled at 3 to 5 minute intervals up to a maximum of 3 drops per eye.

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% and 10% is indicated to dilate the pupil. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% and 10% is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist indicated to dilate the pupil (1 ).

10 OVERDOSAGE Overdosage of phenylephrine may cause a rapid rise in blood pressure. It may also cause headache, anxiety, nausea, and vomiting and ventricular arrhythmias. Prompt injection of a rapidly acting alpha-adrenergic blocking agent such as phentolamine has been recommended.

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • May exaggerate the adrenergic pressor response in patients taking atropine-like drugs ( 7.1 ). • May potentiate the cardiovascular depressant effects of potent inhalation anesthetic agents ( 7.1 ). 7.1 Agents That May Exaggerate Pressor Responses Concomitant use of phenylephrine and atropine may enhance the pressor effects and induce tachycardia in some patients. Phenylephrine may potentiate the cardiovascular depressant effects of some inhalation anesthetic agents.

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Phenylephrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist used for dilation of the pupil due to its vasoconstrictor and mydriatic action. Phenylephrine possesses predominantly α-adrenergic effects. In the eye, phenylephrine acts locally as a potent vasoconstrictor and mydriatic, by constricting ophthalmic blood vessels and the radial muscle of the iris. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics Maximal mydriasis occurs in 20-90 minutes with recovery after 3 to 8 hours. Systemic absorption of sufficient quantities of phenylephrine may lead to systemic α-adrenergic effects, such as rise in blood pressure which may be accompanied by a reflex atropine-sensitive bradycardia. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics The systemic exposure following topical administration of phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution has not been studied. A higher systemic absorption is expected for the 10% solution and when the corneal barrier function has been compromised.

12.1 Mechanism of Action Phenylephrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist used for dilation of the pupil due to its vasoconstrictor and mydriatic action. Phenylephrine possesses predominantly α-adrenergic effects. In the eye, phenylephrine acts locally as a potent vasoconstrictor and mydriatic, by constricting ophthalmic blood vessels and the radial muscle of the iris.

12.2 Pharmacodynamics Maximal mydriasis occurs in 20-90 minutes with recovery after 3 to 8 hours. Systemic absorption of sufficient quantities of phenylephrine may lead to systemic α-adrenergic effects, such as rise in blood pressure which may be accompanied by a reflex atropine-sensitive bradycardia.

12.3 Pharmacokinetics The systemic exposure following topical administration of phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution has not been studied. A higher systemic absorption is expected for the 10% solution and when the corneal barrier function has been compromised.

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% is a clear, colorless, sterile topical ophthalmic solution containing phenylephrine hydrochloride 2.5%. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is a clear, colorless, sterile topical ophthalmic solution containing phenylephrine hydrochloride 10%. 2.5% and 10% sterile ophthalmic solutions ( 3 ).

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride phenylephrine hydrochloride HYDROCHLORIC ACID SODIUM HYDROXIDE BORIC ACID WATER PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE PHENYLEPHRINE SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM Phenylephrine Hydrochloride phenylephrine hydrochloride HYDROCHLORIC ACID SODIUM HYDROXIDE BORIC ACID WATER PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE PHENYLEPHRINE SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM

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Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

phenylephrine hydrochloride

82260-102

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG

OPHTHALMIC

NDC 82260-102-10 Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE. NOT FOR INJECTION. Rx only 10 mL 9793201 10mlcarton

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise patients not to touch the dropper tip to any surface as this may contaminate the solution. Inform patients they may experience sensitivity to light and should protect their eyes in bright illumination while their pupils are dilated. Distributed by: Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA © 2023 Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or its affiliates 9793400

14 CLINICAL STUDIES Pupillary dilation following topical administration of phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution has been demonstrated in controlled clinical studies in adults and pediatric patients with different levels of iris pigmentation. Pupil movement is generally seen within 15 minutes, maximal mydriasis between 20 to 90 minutes and recovery after 3 to 8 hours. Darker irides tend to dilate slower than lighter irides.

8.5 Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety and effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger adult patients.

8.3 Nursing Mothers It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human breast milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% and 10% is administered to a nursing woman.

8.4 Pediatric Use Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is contraindicated in pediatric patients less than 1 year of age. [See Contraindications (4.2) ] .

8.1 Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with topical phenylephrine. It is also not known whether phenylephrine can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% and 10% should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with topical phenylephrine. It is also not known whether phenylephrine can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% and 10% should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. 8.3 Nursing Mothers It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human breast milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% and 10% is administered to a nursing woman. 8.4 Pediatric Use Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is contraindicated in pediatric patients less than 1 year of age. [See Contraindications (4.2) ] . 8.5 Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety and effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger adult patients.

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% is supplied as a sterile, aqueous, topical ophthalmic solution with a fill volume of 10 mL in a 10 mL opaque, white low density polyethylene (LDPE) bottle with a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) dropper tip and red cap (NDC 82260-102-10). Phenylephrine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is supplied as a sterile, aqueous, topical ophthalmic solution supplied with a fill volume of 5 mL in a 10 mL opaque, white LDPE bottle with an LLDPE dropper tip and red cap (NDC 82260-103-05). Storage and Handling: Store at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F). Keep container tightly closed. Do not use if solution is brown or contains a precipitate. After opening, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP can be used until the expiration date on the bottle.

Storage and Handling: Store at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F). Keep container tightly closed. Do not use if solution is brown or contains a precipitate. After opening, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP can be used until the expiration date on the bottle.