Mydfrin Ophthalmic Solution and Venofer

• 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.

• Generic Name: iron sucrose
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Venofer

Venofer injection contains iron sucrose, a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.

Venofer is used to treat iron deficiency anemia in people with kidney disease.

Venofer is not for treating other forms of anemia not caused by iron deficiency.

Venofer is for use in adults and children at least 2 years old.