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Medicines phenylephrine hydrochloride + tropicamideQuestion & answer

phenylephrine hydrochloride + tropicamide · Medicine question

Can children receive it?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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The insert is contraindicated below age 12 and is not recommended for people aged 12 to 17 because adequate clinical experience is unavailable.

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Mydriasertemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 8

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