Phenylephrine ophthalmic and Rebetol (Ribavirin Capsules)

• Generic Name: phenylephrine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• 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.

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

Prescription-strength phenylephrine ophthalmic 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.

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

• Generic Name: ribavirin
• Dosage Forms: capsule, oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Rebetol, RibaPak, Ribasphere, RibaTab, Copegus, Virazole, RibaPak 600, Moderiba, Moderiba 800 Dose Pack, Moderiba 1200 Dose Pack, Moderiba 1000 Dose Pack, Moderiba 600 Dose Pack

• It is used to treat hepatitis C infection.
• This medicine may be used along with interferon or peginterferon. If you are using one of these drugs, read the patient fact sheet that comes with it.