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Ephedrine Hydrochloride

Generic: EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Walgreen Company
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
bcb81dc1-d854-30c0-e053-2a95a90a9fc7
Purpose
Purpose Bronchodilator
Indications & Usage
Use  for temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma:  wheezing  tightness of chest  shortness of breath
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.