Minims Phenylephrine HCl Special Precautions

Use with caution in the elderly.
Minims Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 10% should not be used in children below the age of 12 years as children appear more sensitive to the risk of serious side effects.
Minims Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 10% is not recommended to be used in children aged 12 to 18 years as adequate clinical experience is missing.
Tell the doctor or eye specialist if the patient has any of the following: narrow arteries in the head (cerebral arteriosclerosis); asthma; the eyes develop increased internal pressure when the pupil is enlarged (the doctor or eye specialist will have checked to make sure that this problem will not affect the patient); red or inflamed eyes.
The active substance can cause the cornea to become cloudy if the surface of the cornea is damaged. The cornea is the transparent membrane covering the surface of the eye. The doctor or eye specialist will take this into account before deciding to give these eye drops.
Contact lenses: The doctor will ask the patient to remove the contact lenses prior to the administration of the drops. There is no information on the effect of this product on contact lenses. Therefore, do not wear the contact lenses until the effects of the drops have completely worn off.
Driving and using machines: Some people find bright light (such as daylight) uncomfortable for a few hours after receiving Minims Phenylephrine Hydrochloride.
This may make it difficult for the patient to drive. As with all eye drops, the vision may be blurred after putting the drops in. Wait until the vision is clear before driving or using machines.