phenylephrine

American  

[fen-l-ef-reen, -rin, feen-] / ˌfɛn lˈɛf rin, -rɪn, ˌfin- /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. an alpha-adrenergic stimulant, C 1 9 H 1 3 NO 2 , used chiefly as a nasal decongestant.

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Etymology

Origin of phenylephrine

First recorded in 1945–50; phenyl + (epin)ephrine

Example Sentences

Most over-the-counter cough and cold remedies contain the oral decongestant phenylephrine, which the Food and Drug Administration recently admitted is ineffective.

From Seattle Times

Competitor Walgreens is waiting on further guidance from the FDA regarding phenylephrine before making a decision on the products, according to a Q&A page on their website.

From Washington Times

The drug store chain said it will remove a small number of oral decongestants that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient.

From Seattle Times

CVS Health will remove from its shelves certain oral cough and cold products with phenylephrine as the only active ingredient, the U.S. pharmacy chain said on Thursday.

From Reuters

CVS Health will remove from its shelves certain oral cough and cold products with phenylephrine as the only active ingredient, the U.S. pharmacy chain said on Thursday.

From Reuters