PHENERGAN VC
LOE Approachingphenylephrine hydrochloride; promethazine hydrochloride
NDAORALSYRUP
Approved
Sep 1954
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
1/8 — Limited
Drug data last refreshed 9h ago · AI intelligence enriched 1w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
PHENERGAN VC is an oral syrup combining phenylephrine hydrochloride (a decongestant) and promethazine hydrochloride (an antihistamine/anticholinergic agent). It is indicated for symptomatic relief of upper respiratory congestion, cough, and allergy-related symptoms. The formulation addresses both nasal congestion through alpha-adrenergic stimulation and allergic/histaminergic responses through H1 antagonism.
LOE Approaching
As a mature legacy product approaching loss of exclusivity with moderate competitive pressure (30), brand team size and commercial investment are likely modest and focused on defensive positioning rather than expansion.
Mechanism of Action
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Indications
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Career Relevance
Zero linked job postings reflect the product's mature, legacy status with minimal hiring. Roles on PHENERGAN VC are typically defensive, focused on market retention, compliance, and operational efficiency rather than growth or innovation.
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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