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Phenylephrine vs. Sudafed PE Pressure and Pain

Phenylephrine eye drops are used to dilate (widen) pupils for eye exams or certain eye procedures. Side effects include temporary burning or stinging in the eye, blurry vision, and possibly raise your blood pressure. Let your provider know if your pregnant or breastfeeding because you might need to use a different medication.

• Dilate (widen) pupils

• Temporary stinging or burning in your eye
• Temporary blurry vision
• Sensitivity to light

• For use in the eyes only
• Heart problems
• High blood pressure
• Rebound pupil constriction

Sudafed PE Pressure and Pain is an over-the-counter, brand-name product containing two active ingredients: acetaminophen (an analgesic that relieves pain) and phenylephrine (a decongestant that clears the sinuses). This combination medication is also available as lower-cost generics and under other brand names, such as Tylenol Sinus Plus Headache. In general, it's used to relieve symptoms from allergies and the common cold, such as pain and nasal and sinus congestion. This medication can also lower fevers. The caplets are taken by mouth every 4 hours as needed. Side effects aren't common but can include headache and dizziness.

• Short-term relief of allergy and common cold symptoms, such as sinus congestion and pressure, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), headache, and minor aches and pains
• Short-term relief of fever

• Headache
• Dizziness

• Liver damage
• Accidentally taking too much medication
• Worsening of certain medical conditions
• Allergic skin reactions