Phenylpropanolamine

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Common Cold
Obesity
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Uses of Phenylpropanolamine

Updated: November 18, 2013

Phenylpropanolamine is used in the treatment of:

Common Cold
Obesity
Rhinitis

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Phenylpropanolamine Brand Names

Phenylpropanolamine may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Phenylpropanolamine Drug Class

Phenylpropanolamine is part of the drug class:

Sympathomimetics

Phenylpropanolamine Interactions

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

BROMOCRIPTINE/PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE
ISOCARBOXAZID/PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE
LINEZOLID/PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE
PARGYLINE/PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE
PHENELZINE/PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE
PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE/RASAGILINE
PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE/TRANYLCYPROMINE

This is not a complete list of Phenylpropanolaminedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Phenylpropanolamine and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Phenylpropanolamine falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Phenylpropanolamine should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Phenylpropanolamine should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Phenylpropanolamine Dosage

Take phenylpropanolamine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Phenylpropanolamine dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

the condition being treated
other medical conditions you have
other medications you are taking
how you respond to this medication
your weight
your height
your age
your gender

Phenylpropanolamine is available in the following doses:

Apap/dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/ppa Oral Tablet
Carbetapentane/pe/ppa/k Guaiacolsulfonate 20 Mg-10 Mg-10 Mg-45 Mg Oral Tablet
Chlorpheniramine-phenylpropanolamine 4 Mg-37.5 Mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release
Dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/ppa 30 Mg-600 Mg-37.5 Mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release
Dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/ppa 60 Mg-1200 Mg-75 Mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release
Phenylpropanolamine 180 Mg-75 Mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release
Phenylpropanolamine 25 Mg Oral Tablet
Phenylpropanolamine 37.5 Mg Oral Tablet
Phenylpropanolamine 50 Mg Oral Tablet
Phenylpropanolamine 75 Mg Oral Capsule, Extended Release
Phenylpropanolamine 75 Mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release

Forms of Medication

Phenylpropanolamine is available in the following forms:

Extended Release Capsule
Extended Release Tablet
Lozenge
Oral Capsule
Oral Solution
Oral Tablet