Calcium phosphate, tribasic and Mydfrin

• Generic Name: calcium phosphate, tribasic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Posture

Calcium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind to other minerals (such as phosphate) and aid in their removal from the body.

Calcium phosphate is used to prevent and to treat calcium deficiencies.

Calcium phosphate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: phenylephrine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: AK-Dilate, Altafrin, Mydfrin, Neofrin, Relief, Isopto Frin, AK-Nefrin, Neo-Synephrine Ophthalmic, Phenoptic, Prefrin, Ocu-Phrin

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels.

Mydfrin (for the eyes) is used to relieve eye redness, dryness, burning, and irritation caused by wind, sun, and other irritants.

Prescription-strength Mydfrin is used to constrict blood vessels in the eye and to dilate (make bigger) the pupil for conditions such as glaucoma, before surgery, and before eye examinations.

Mydfrin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.