Ephedrine Hydrochloride

Brand names: Ephedrine Hydrochloride, Primatene

Warnings

Asthma alert: Because asthma may be life threatening, see a doctor if you  are not better in 60 minutes  get worse  need more than 12 tablets in 24 hours  use more than 8 tablets in 24 hours for 3 or more days a week  have more than 2 asthma attacks in a week These may be signs that your asthma is getting worse.  This product will not give you asthma relief as quickly as an inhaled bronchodilator Do not use  unless a doctor said you have asthma  if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs taken for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.  if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have  ever been hospitalized for asthma  heart disease  high blood pressure  diabetes  thyroid disease  seizures  narrow angle glaucoma  a psychiatric or emotional condition  trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are  taking prescription drugs for asthma, obesity, weight control, depression, or psychiatric or emotional conditions  taking any drug that contains phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, or caffeine (such as for allergy, cough-cold, or pain) When using this product  your blood pressure or heart rate may go up. This could increase your risk of heart attack or stroke, which may cause death.  your risk of heart attack or stroke increases if you:  have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease  take this product more frequently or take more than the recommended dose  avoid foods or beverages that contain caffeine  avoid dietary supplements containing ingredients reported or claimed to have a stimulant effect Stop use and ask a doctor if  your asthma is getting worse (see Asthma alert)  you have difficulty sleeping  you have a rapid heart beat  you have tremors, nervousness, or seizure If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Overdose

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Uses

Use  for temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma:  wheezing  tightness of chest  shortness of breath

Dosage forms & strengths

POWDER TABLET
EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1 kg/kg EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 12.5 mg/1

Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years of age and over Take 1-2 tablets every 4 hours as needed. Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor

Ingredients

Active:

Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each tablet) Ephedrine Hydrochloride 12.5 mg

Inactive:

crospovidone, D&C yellow #10 lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, stearic acid.

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed