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Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL Solution/ Drops — NDC 82260-102-10 (Billing 82260-0102-10)

by Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. · 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 10 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER

This is a package of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL Solution/ Drops from Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc., marketed since Mar 2023 and currently FDA-listed. It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 2 package sizes.

NDC 82260-0102-10
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 82260-102-10 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains10 mL in 1 bottle, dropper Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Main listing for product 82260-102 · Also comes in: 15 mL 82260-102-15
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 82260-102-10
Product NDC 82260-102
11-digit billing NDC 82260010210
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 1234579
UNII 04JA59TNSJ
Application # NDA203510
SPL Set ID dcd09e27-93ec-463f-8062-a7dad96c4d0f
Established class (EPC) alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist
Mechanism of action Adrenergic alpha1-Agonists
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2023-03-31
Route OPHTHALMIC
Dosage form SOLUTION/ DROPS
Substance PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
TE code (Orange Book) AT · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 86350037102010
GCN Seq No 007764
GCN 32283
HICL code 002087
Ingredient (HICL) Phenylephrine Hcl
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q6
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Ophthalmic Preparations
HIC3 code Q6C
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Eye Vasoconstrictors
AHFS code 12:12.04.00
AHFS class Alpha-Adrenergic Agonists (12:12)
FDB label name PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5% EYE DROP
FDB brand name Phenylephrine Hcl
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 007764
  • GCN: 32283
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 86350037102010
  • HICL (First Databank): 002087
  • AHFS class code: 12:12.04.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1234579
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 82260-102-10 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 82260-0102-10. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist class.

Pharmacologic class alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist
Drug family (ATC) Sympathomimetics excl. antiglaucoma preparations, Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents, Other agents for treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures for topical use
How it works Adrenergic alpha1-Agonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5% EYE DROP Ingredient Phenylephrine Hcl
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Phenylephrine opthalmic is used to cause pupil dilation (making the black center of the eye bigger) before an eye examination. Phenylephrine is in a class of medications called mydriatics. It works by relaxing certain muscles in the eye.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It depends on the product. The injection raises low blood pressure during anesthesia and, for some products, septic shock. Eye drops dilate the pupil, nasal products relieve conges...
  • Be careful. Over-the-counter phenylephrine should not be used with a prescription MAOI or within 2 weeks of stopping one. If you aren't sure whether your medicine is an MAOI, ask m...
  • With the injection, the most common are nausea, vomiting and headache. Call for help right away if you have chest pain, a very slow heartbeat, or pain or skin changes around the IV...
  • Stop and talk to a doctor if you get nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness. Also stop if symptoms last more than 7 days or come with a fever. Don't use more than the label recomm...
📖 Read our full Phenylephrine guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Phenylephrine Hydrochloride — tap one for details:

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🌿 Every supplement checked against Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (1 interactions) — ranked by severity →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 15 mL
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
82260-0102-10 You're viewing this Main listing 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 10 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER 2023-03-31 — Active
82260-0102-15 82260-102-15 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON / 15 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER 2023-03-31 — Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package is listed by the FDA — 1 bottle, dropper in 1 carton / 10 ml in 1 bottle, dropper.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL Solution/ Drops?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL 82260-0103-05 Bausch 1 bottle $5.131 AT Availability likely —
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL 65145-0148-01 Caplin 1 bottle $9.292 AT Availability likely —
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL 69315-0323-08 Leading 1 bottle $9.292 AT Availability likely —
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL 70512-0865-02 SOLA 1 bottle $9.292 AT Availability likely —
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL 70756-0629-25 Lifestar 1 bottle $9.292 AT Availability likely —
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL 72603-0520-01 NorthStar 1 bottle $9.292 AT Availability likely —
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL 75907-0129-07 Dr.Reddy's 1 bottle $9.292 AT Availability likely —
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL 00065-0349-04 Alcon 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL 42702-0102-10 Paragon 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL 65145-0149-01 Caplin 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL 68083-0593-01 Gland 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL 68083-0680-01 Gland 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL 70756-0649-35 Lifestar 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL 70756-0676-30 Lifestar 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL 75907-0324-22 Dr.Reddy's 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mL 81469-0168-02 First 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 25 mg/mLthis 82260-0102-10 Bausch 1 bottle — AT FDA listed —
About this product: this is an authorized generic — the brand-name product marketed without its brand name. Other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2013
First FDA approval
Mar 2013
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
13 years listed
🛡️
2033
Latest patent/protection listed
not a guaranteed launch date
✅Generic appears available

FDA-approved generic versions are listed, and recent pricing/market data suggests they may be available — see Therapeutic equivalents.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through Nov 2033. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.
📅 FDA approved Mar 21, 2013 AT TE-rated RLD RS ⏳ ~7.1 yr to latest listed protection

Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.

Patents & exclusivity — FDA Orange Book
US 8859623 — method of use (U-1594)
US 8859623 — method of use (U-1594)
2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033
Today
LOE
Substance patent Formulation patent Method-of-use patent Exclusivity Pediatric +6mo
🏛️FDA exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection. It’s separate from patents and may be shorter than patent protection.
🧪Product / substance patents
Patents covering the active ingredient, product, formulation, or related drug features.
🎯Method-of-use patents
Patents covering specific approved uses. These can sometimes be carved out with a “skinny label,” but not always.
🛈 What do these terms mean?
Patent
Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Substance patent
Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
Formulation (product) patent
Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
Method-of-use patent
A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
Skinny label
A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
Exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
Paragraph IV
A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
RLD / RS
Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
TE / AB rating
FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
LOE (loss of exclusivity)
The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.

Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.

Listed patents (2)
PatentTypeUse codeExpires
US 8859623 ↗ Method of use U-1594 Nov 14, 2033
US 8859623 ↗ Method of use U-1594 Nov 14, 2033
Common questions
Is there a generic version of PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5% EYE DROP?
Yes — an FDA-approved generic equivalent is listed in the FDA Orange Book for PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5% EYE DROP. See the alternatives section for substitutable, lower-cost products.
The FDA approved a generic — why can’t I get it at my pharmacy yet?
FDA approval and pharmacy availability are two different things. The FDA can approve a generic years before it actually reaches pharmacies, because the brand company may still hold patents or have a settlement that delays the launch. A manufacturer also has to choose to make and sell it, and have supply ready. So a drug can be “FDA-approved generic exists” and still be brand-only at the counter today.
Why do different websites show different generic release dates?
Generic availability is not based on one single date. Some sources use the first exclusivity expiration, some use the last product patent, and others use the latest method-of-use patent. Patent challenges, settlements, licenses, and label carve-outs can also change the real-world launch date. This page shows the underlying Orange Book dates so you can see why estimates may differ.
What does “FDA listed” mean?
It means the product appears in the FDA’s official NDC directory. That’s a good sign a product exists and is intended for the U.S. market, but on its own it does not confirm a pharmacy can fill it today. Where we have recent retail pricing data (NADAC) for a product, we label it “Availability likely” instead.
What does a patent or protection date mean here?
It’s the latest date currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for a patent or exclusivity on the brand product. It can affect when a full generic version becomes widely available — but it is not a guaranteed generic launch date. Generics sometimes arrive earlier (through a settlement or patent challenge) or later (a manufacturer still has to make and sell one).
What does “current Orange Book estimate” mean?
It means we are using the latest patent and exclusivity dates currently listed in the FDA Orange Book. It is not a guaranteed launch date.
Can a generic come out before the last patent expires?
Sometimes. A generic company may challenge a patent, settle with the brand manufacturer, receive a license, or obtain approval with a narrower label that avoids a patented use. In other cases, the last listed protection may delay full-label generic competition.
Can a generic come out after the listed dates?
Yes. Even after patents or exclusivity expire, a generic still needs FDA approval and a manufacturer must choose to market it. Supply, litigation, business decisions, or regulatory issues can delay actual availability.
What is the difference between patents and exclusivity?
Patents are legal protections usually issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FDA exclusivity is marketing protection granted by the FDA. They are separate, and either one can affect generic timing.
Why are there multiple patent dates?
One drug can have several patents covering different things: the active ingredient, a formulation, a manufacturing process, or a specific approved use. That is why a page may show several expiration dates instead of one simple generic date.
Built from FDA Orange Book patent and exclusivity data. Dates are refreshed from public FDA data when available; the marker is max(latest patent expiry, latest exclusivity expiry). Paragraph-IV settlements and first-filer 180-day exclusivity can shift the real date; a method-of-use patent may allow an earlier skinny-label generic for non-protected indications. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII R57ZHV85D4
    Boric acid is a weak acid derived from boron. In medicines, it typically serves as a buffer to help maintain the product's pH level and may act as a preservative in certain formulations.
  • UNII QTT17582CB
    A strong acid used to adjust and maintain the proper pH level in liquid medicines, ensuring stability and preventing breakdown of active ingredients.
  • UNII 55X04QC32I
    A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
  • UNII GR686LBA74
    Sodium phosphate, dibasic is a salt derived from phosphoric acid. It acts as a buffer to help maintain the medicine's pH balance and may serve as a binder or filler in tablets and capsules.
  • UNII 3980JIH2SW
    A salt form of phosphoric acid that acts as a buffer and pH adjuster in medicines. It helps keep the product at the correct acidity level for stability and effectiveness.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

6 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerBausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
Application holderPARAGON BIOTECK INC
FDA applicationNDA203510 (NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC)
Labeler code82260
First marketedMar 2023
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio18 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📦 Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients 🍼 Nursing Mothers 🧬 Pharmacokinetics 🧬 Pharmacodynamics 🔬 Clinical Studies 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 39 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% and 10% is indicated to dilate the pupil. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% and 10% is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist indicated to dilate the pupil (1 ).

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 196 words ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • For patients 1 year of age and older, apply one drop of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% or 10% at 3 to 5 minute intervals up to a maximum of 3 drops per eye ( 2.1 ). • In pediatric patients less than 1 year of age, one drop of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% should be instilled at 3 to 5 minute intervals up to a maximum of 3 drops per eye ( 2.2 ).

2.1General Dosing Recommendations For patients 1 year of age or greater, apply one drop of either Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% or 10% every 3 to 5 minutes to the conjunctival fornix as required up to a maximum of 3 drops. If necessary, this dose may be repeated. In order to obtain a greater degree of mydriasis, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% may be needed.

2.2Pediatric Patients Less Than 1 Year of Age In pediatric patients less than 1 year of age, one drop of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% should be instilled at 3 to 5 minute intervals up to a maximum of 3 drops per eye.

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 50 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% is a clear, colorless, sterile topical ophthalmic solution containing phenylephrine hydrochloride 2.5%. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is a clear, colorless, sterile topical ophthalmic solution containing phenylephrine hydrochloride 10%. 2.5% and 10% sterile ophthalmic solutions ( 3 ).

⛔ Contraindications 157 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS • Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is contraindicated in patients with hypertension, or thyrotoxicosis. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% should be used in these patients ( 4.1 ). • Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is contraindicated in pediatric patients less than 1 year of age due to the increased risk of systemic toxicity. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% should be used in these patients ( 4.2 ).

4.1Cardiac and Endocrine Disease Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is contraindicated in patients with hypertension, or thyrotoxicosis. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% should be used in these patients.

4.2Pediatric Patients Less Than 1 Year of Age Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is contraindicated in pediatric patients less than 1 year of age due to the increased risk of systemic toxicity. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% should be used in these patients [See Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )].

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~1 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Not for injection. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP is indicated for topical ophthalmic use ( 5.1 ). • Reports of serious cardiovascular reactions, some fatal, with Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% solution. Monitor blood pressure in patients with cardiovascular disease ( 5.2 ). • Significant elevations in blood pressure have been reported.

Caution in pediatric patients less than 5 years of age, and in patients with elevated blood pressure ( 5.3 ). • Rebound miosis has been reported one day after instillation ( 5.4 ).

5.1Topical Ophthalmic Use Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% and 10% is not indicated for injection.

5.2Cardiovascular Reactions There have been reports of serious cardiovascular reactions, including ventricular arrhythmias and myocardial infarctions, in patients using phenylephrine 10%. These episodes, some fatal, have usually occurred in patients with pre-existing cardiovascular diseases. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% should be used in these patients.

5.3Elevation in Blood Pressure A significant elevation in blood pressure is not common but has been reported following conjunctival instillation of recommended doses of phenylephrine 10%. The risk is less with phenylephrine 2.5%. Caution should be exercised with the use of phenylephrine 10% in pediatric patients less than 5 years of age and patients with hyperthyroidism or cardiovascular disease.

The post-treatment blood pressure of patients with cardiac and endocrine diseases and any patients who develop symptoms should be carefully monitored.

5.4Rebound Miosis Rebound miosis has been reported one day after receiving phenylephrine ophthalmic solution, and re instillation of the drug produced a lesser mydriatic effect.

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~1 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: • Cardiac Disease [See Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. • Elevation in Blood Pressure [See Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. The following adverse reactions have been identified following use of phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. • Ocular adverse reactions include eye pain and stinging on instillation, temporary blurred vision, and photophobia ( 6.1 ). • Cardiovascular adverse reactions include increase in blood pressure, syncope, myocardial infarction, tachycardia, arrhythmia and subarachnoid hemorrhage ( 6.2 ).

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch & Lomb Incorporated at 1-800-553-5340 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Ocular Adverse Reactions Eye pain and stinging on instillation, temporary blurred vision and photophobia, and conjunctival sensitization may occur.

6.2Systemic Adverse Reactions A marked increase in blood pressure has been reported particularly, but not limited to, low weight premature neonates, infants and hypertensive patients. Cardiovascular reactions which have occurred primarily in hypertensive patients following topical ocular use of phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 10% include marked increase in blood pressure, syncope, myocardial infarction, tachycardia, arrhythmia and subarachnoid hemorrhage [See Warnings and Precautions (5.2 and 5.3) ].

🔄 Drug Interactions 69 words ▾

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • May exaggerate the adrenergic pressor response in patients taking atropine-like drugs ( 7.1 ). • May potentiate the cardiovascular depressant effects of potent inhalation anesthetic agents ( 7.1 ).

7.1Agents That May Exaggerate Pressor Responses Concomitant use of phenylephrine and atropine may enhance the pressor effects and induce tachycardia in some patients. Phenylephrine may potentiate the cardiovascular depressant effects of some inhalation anesthetic agents.

👥 Use in Specific Populations 145 words ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with topical phenylephrine. It is also not known whether phenylephrine can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% and 10% should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

8.3Nursing Mothers It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human breast milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% and 10% is administered to a nursing woman.

8.4Pediatric Use Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is contraindicated in pediatric patients less than 1 year of age. [See Contraindications (4.2) ] .

8.5Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety and effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger adult patients.

🤰 Pregnancy 53 words ▾

8.1Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with topical phenylephrine. It is also not known whether phenylephrine can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% and 10% should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

🧒 Pediatric Use 25 words ▾

8.4Pediatric Use Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is contraindicated in pediatric patients less than 1 year of age. [See Contraindications (4.2) ] .

🧓 Geriatric Use 19 words ▾

8.5Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety and effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger adult patients.

🆘 Overdosage 40 words ▾

10 OVERDOSAGE Overdosage of phenylephrine may cause a rapid rise in blood pressure. It may also cause headache, anxiety, nausea, and vomiting and ventricular arrhythmias. Prompt injection of a rapidly acting alpha-adrenergic blocking agent such as phentolamine has been recommended.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 135 words ▾

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Phenylephrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist used for dilation of the pupil due to its vasoconstrictor and mydriatic action. Phenylephrine possesses predominantly α-adrenergic effects. In the eye, phenylephrine acts locally as a potent vasoconstrictor and mydriatic, by constricting ophthalmic blood vessels and the radial muscle of the iris.

12.2Pharmacodynamics Maximal mydriasis occurs in 20-90 minutes with recovery after 3 to 8 hours. Systemic absorption of sufficient quantities of phenylephrine may lead to systemic α-adrenergic effects, such as rise in blood pressure which may be accompanied by a reflex atropine-sensitive bradycardia.

12.3Pharmacokinetics The systemic exposure following topical administration of phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution has not been studied. A higher systemic absorption is expected for the 10% solution and when the corneal barrier function has been compromised.

🧬 Mechanism of Action 53 words ▾

12.1Mechanism of Action Phenylephrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist used for dilation of the pupil due to its vasoconstrictor and mydriatic action. Phenylephrine possesses predominantly α-adrenergic effects. In the eye, phenylephrine acts locally as a potent vasoconstrictor and mydriatic, by constricting ophthalmic blood vessels and the radial muscle of the iris.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 136 words ▾

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% is supplied as a sterile, aqueous, topical ophthalmic solution with a fill volume of 10 mL in a 10 mL opaque, white low density polyethylene (LDPE) bottle with a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) dropper tip and red cap (NDC 82260-102-10). Phenylephrine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% is supplied as a sterile, aqueous, topical ophthalmic solution supplied with a fill volume of 5 mL in a 10 mL opaque, white LDPE bottle with an LLDPE dropper tip and red cap (NDC 82260-103-05).

Storage and Handling: Store at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F). Keep container tightly closed. Do not use if solution is brown or contains a precipitate.

After opening, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP can be used until the expiration date on the bottle.

📦 Storage and Handling 43 words ▾

Storage and Handling: Store at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F). Keep container tightly closed. Do not use if solution is brown or contains a precipitate. After opening, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP can be used until the expiration date on the bottle.

📋 Description 158 words ▾

11 DESCRIPTION Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% and 10% is a sterile, clear, colorless, topical mydriatic agent for ophthalmic use. The chemical name is (R)-3-hydroxy-α-[(methylamino)methyl]benzenemethanol hydrochloride. Phenylephrine hydrochloride is represented by the following structural formula: Phenylephrine hydrochloride has a molecular weight of 203.67 and an empirical formula of C 9 H 13 NO 2 -HCl.

Each mL of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 2.5% contains: ACTIVE: phenylephrine hydrochloride 25 mg (2.5%); INACTIVES: sodium phosphate monobasic, sodium phosphate dibasic; boric acid, water for injection. Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may be added to adjust pH (4.0-7.5). The solution has a tonicity of 500 mOsm/kg; PRESERVATIVE: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%.

Each mL of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% contains: ACTIVE: phenylephrine hydrochloride 100 mg (10%); INACTIVES: sodium phosphate monobasic, sodium phosphate dibasic; water for injection. Hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide may be added to adjust pH (4.0-7.5). The solution has a tonicity of 1000 mOsm/kg; PRESERVATIVE: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. chem

💬 Information for Patients 63 words ▾

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise patients not to touch the dropper tip to any surface as this may contaminate the solution. Inform patients they may experience sensitivity to light and should protect their eyes in bright illumination while their pupils are dilated. Distributed by: Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA © 2023 Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or its affiliates 9793400

🍼 Nursing Mothers 43 words ▾

8.3Nursing Mothers It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human breast milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% and 10% is administered to a nursing woman.

🧬 Pharmacokinetics 36 words ▾

12.3Pharmacokinetics The systemic exposure following topical administration of phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution has not been studied. A higher systemic absorption is expected for the 10% solution and when the corneal barrier function has been compromised.

🧬 Pharmacodynamics 43 words ▾

12.2Pharmacodynamics Maximal mydriasis occurs in 20-90 minutes with recovery after 3 to 8 hours. Systemic absorption of sufficient quantities of phenylephrine may lead to systemic α-adrenergic effects, such as rise in blood pressure which may be accompanied by a reflex atropine-sensitive bradycardia.

🔬 Clinical Studies 62 words ▾

14 CLINICAL STUDIES Pupillary dilation following topical administration of phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution has been demonstrated in controlled clinical studies in adults and pediatric patients with different levels of iris pigmentation. Pupil movement is generally seen within 15 minutes, maximal mydriasis between 20 to 90 minutes and recovery after 3 to 8 hours. Darker irides tend to dilate slower than lighter irides.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 46 words ▾

NDC 82260-102-10 Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5% FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE. NOT FOR INJECTION. Rx only 10 mL 9793201 10mlcarton

Package/Label Display Panel NDC 82260-103-05 Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 10% FOR TOPICAL OPHTHALMIC USE. NOT FOR INJECTION. Rx Only 5 mL 9793301 5ML CARTON

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for this package alone, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
46
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
46
Latest quarter Q1 2026
34Rx
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
100% MCO
Fee-for-service · 0 Rx Managed care · 46 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: no data reported AK Maine: no data reported ME Washington: no data reported WA Idaho: no data reported ID Montana: no data reported MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: no data reported MN Wisconsin: no data reported WI Michigan: no data reported MI New York: no data reported NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: no data reported OR Nevada: no data reported NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: no data reported SD Iowa: no data reported IA Illinois: no data reported IL Indiana: no data reported IN Ohio: no data reported OH Pennsylvania: no data reported PA New Jersey: no data reported NJ Massachusetts: no data reported MA California: no data reported CA Utah: no data reported UT Colorado: no data reported CO Nebraska: no data reported NE Missouri: no data reported MO Kentucky: no data reported KY West Virginia: no data reported WV Virginia: no data reported VA Maryland: no data reported MD Connecticut: no data reported CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: no data reported AZ New Mexico: no data reported NM Kansas: no data reported KS Arkansas: no data reported AR Tennessee: no data reported TN North Carolina: no data reported NC South Carolina: no data reported SC Delaware: no data reported DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: 46 units · 1.0 per 100k residents LA Mississippi: no data reported MS Alabama: no data reported AL Georgia: no data reported GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: no data reported TX Florida: no data reported FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
1.01.0
gray = no data reported ⓘ
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🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Louisiana 1.0 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
1 bottle this page82260-0102-10 46 Rx
1 bottle82260-0102-15 No Medicaid data
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 46 Rx · 46 units
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Fatigue17,479
Headache14,275
Pain14,233
Nausea14,023
Diarrhoea11,944
Arthralgia11,112
Dyspnoea10,803

Age at onset

Neonate113
Infant504
Child1,107
Adolescent638
Adult16,345
Elderly12,489

Reporter sex

168,585 reports
Male · 31%
Female · 69%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization43,935
Death13,703
Disabling6,802
Life-threatening6,546
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 15,951 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

About this NDC listing & data coverage

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What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
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FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
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Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) ✓ Available
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 1 bottle (82260-0102-15). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
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