Ephedrine Hydrochloride
Tablet · Oral
Active ingredient
Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each tablet) Ephedrine Hydrochloride 12.5 mg
Purpose
Purpose Bronchodilator
Uses
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.
Do not use
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
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
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
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
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
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of the reach of children.
Directions
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
Inactive ingredients
crospovidone, D&C yellow #10 lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, stearic acid.
Questions?
Questions or comments? Call 1-800-925-4733
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Walgreen Company (revised Dec 14, 2023). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Ephedrine Hydrochloride in 1 product
Ephedrine Hydrochloride NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0363-9812 | Ephedrine Hydrochloride 12.5 mg/1 Tablet | Walgreen Company | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ephedrine Hydrochloride used for?
Use for temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma: wheezing tightness of chest shortness of breath
Who makes Ephedrine Hydrochloride?
Ephedrine Hydrochloride is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Walgreen Company.