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Ephedrine Sulfate

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy, Inc
Label updated
2024-12-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
EPHEDRINE SULFATE
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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Ephedrine Sulfate 25 mg

성분·작용

Purpose
Bronchodilator

Use

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

주의사항

Asthma alert: Because asthma may be life threatening, see a doctor if you
 are not better in 60 minutes

 get worse

 need more than 6 caplets in 24 hours

 use more than 4 caplets 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.

Label information

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

Label information

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

Label information

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)

Label information

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

Label information

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

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

Label information

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

Directions

do not take more than directed

adults and children 12
years of age and over
take 1 caplet every 4 hours as needed.
Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24
hours or as directed by a doctor.
children under 12
years of age
do not use

Other information

 each caplet contains: calcium 20 mg

 store in a dry place at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F)

첨가제

dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, medium chain triglycerides, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate type A, talc, titanium dioxide.

Questions or comments?

Call 1-800-231-4670

Label information

* This product is not manufactured or distributed by Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC., owner of the registered trademark
Bronkaid®.

RETAIN OUTER CARTON FOR COMPLETE PRODUCT INFORMATION
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF CARTON HAS BEEN OPENED OR BLISTER UNITS ARE TORN OR BROKEN

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2022 CVS/pharmacy
CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS

Product of India. Manufactured and packaged in the U.S.A. using domestic and imported ingredients.

포장 표시

Compare to the active ingredient in Bronkaid® Max*

MAXIMUM STRENGTH**
Asthma Relief
EPHEDRINE SULFATE CAPLETS, 25 mg Bronchodilator
**STRONGEST 1 CAPLET DOSE AVAILABLE WITHOUT
A PRESCRIPTION

Relieves mild, intermittent asthma
symptoms & restores free breathing

60 Caplets

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: e338deef-efad-1d82-e053-2995a90a1bf9 · Version 3
NDC: 69842-922