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Is Phenylephrine Hydrochloride vegetarian?

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

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Phenylephrine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of phenylephrine, a synthetic sympathomimetic used as a decongestant and to treat low blood pressure.

Also known as Phenylephrine hydrochloride
INCI name Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
CAS number 537-46-2
EC number 200-517-3
CosIng ID 82020
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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