ammonia inhalants

Inhalant · Respiratory (inhalation)

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient Ammonia (15%)

Purpose

Purpose Inhalant

Uses

Uses To prevent or treat fainting.

Warnings

Warnings For external use only. Do not use if you have breathing problems such as asthma or emphysema. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition persists.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

Directions Hold inhalant away from face and crush between thumb and forefinger. Carefully approach crushed inhalant to nostrils of affected person.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive Ingredients Alcohol, FD&C Red Dye # 40, Lavender Oil, Lemon Oil, Nutmeg Oil, Purified Water USP.

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Direct Outlet Supplier LLC (revised Nov 27, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

ammonia inhalants NDC products (4)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
85813-003Ammonia 15 g/100mL
Inhalant
Direct Outlet Supplier LLCOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
67777-251Ammonia .05 g/.33mL
Inhalant
Dynarex CorporationUNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER
82749-150Ammonia .045 g/.3mL
Inhalant
Epic Medical Supply CorpUNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER
46414-3333Ammonia .045 g/.3mL
Inhalant
James Alexander CorporationUNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER

Frequently asked questions

What is ammonia inhalants used for?

Uses To prevent or treat fainting.

Who makes ammonia inhalants?

ammonia inhalants is listed by 4 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Direct Outlet Supplier LLC, Dynarex Corporation, Epic Medical Supply Corp, James Alexander Corporation.