Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride and Premesyn PMS

• Generic Name: oxymetazoline ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Visine LR, Visine Long Lasting, Ocuclear

Self-medication for temporary relief of nasal congestion associated with the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies.

As effective as other topical vasoconstrictors.

Labeled and has been used for self-medication for temporary relief of nasal congestion associated with sinusitis; however, efficacy data are lacking and/or controversial. In October 2005, FDA issued final rule to remove this indication from labeling of OTC nasal decongestants. Compliance date for preparations with annual sales <$25,000 is October 11, 2007; compliance date for all other preparations is April 11, 2007.

Self-medication for temporary relief of ocular redness due to minor irritation.

Has been used for self-medication for symptomatic prevention of otitic barotrauma (aerotitis [barotitis] media); however, no more effective than placebo.

• Generic Name: acetaminophen / pamabrom / pyrilamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Midol PMS Maximum Strength, Pamprin Multi-Symptom, Premesyn PMS, Pamprin ES Multi-Symptom Relief Formula, Pamprin Maximum Pain, GNP Pre-Menstrual Relief Max Strength, Menstrual Pain Relief, Menstrual PMS, Pamprin Max Pain Formula, Premsyn PMS, RA Menstrual Pain Relief

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Pamabrom is a diuretic (water pill).

Pyrilamine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body.

Premesyn PMS is a combination medicine used to treat the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), such as tension, bloating, water weight gain, headache, muscle pain, cramps, and irritability.

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