Label: EPHEDRINE SULFATE tablet, film coated

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Drug Label Information

Updated September 22, 2022

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  • Drug Facts

    Active ingredient (in each caplet)
    Ephedrine Sulfate 25 mg

  • PURPOSE

    Purpose
    Bronchodilator

  • 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 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.

    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 reach of children.

    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)
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    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 1-800-925-4733

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    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: WALGREEN CO.
    200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015
    walgreens.com ©2022 Walgreen Co.
    PRODUCT OF INDIA MANUFACTURED AND PACKAGED IN THE U.S.A. USING DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED INGREDIENTS

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

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 0363-5789-07

    Walgreens

    Compare to the active ingredient in Bronkaid® Max††

    Asthma Relief

    Ephedrine Sulfate 25 mg/ Bronchodilator

    • Restores free breathing • Relief of mild intermittent asthma symptoms

    60 Caplets

    Walgreen Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EPHEDRINE SULFATE 
    ephedrine sulfate tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0363-5789
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    EPHEDRINE SULFATE (UNII: U6X61U5ZEG) (EPHEDRINE - UNII:GN83C131XS) EPHEDRINE SULFATE25 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POLYDEXTROSE (UNII: VH2XOU12IE)  
    CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, DIHYDRATE (UNII: O7TSZ97GEP)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (UNII: C9H2L21V7U)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize15mm
    FlavorImprint Code 57;89
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0363-5789-075 in 1 CARTON07/22/2022
    112 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34107/22/2022
    Labeler - Walgreen Company (008965063)
    Registrant - Contract Pharmacal Corp. (057795122)