Active ingredient (in each spray)
Epinephrine 0.125 mg
Purpose
Bronchodilator
Uses
for temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma■ wheezing■ tightness of chest■ shortness of breath
Warnings
For oral inhalation onlyAsthma alert: Because asthma may be life threatening, see a doctor if you■ are not better in 20 minutes■ get worse■ need more than 8 inhalations in 24 hours■ have more than 2 asthma attacks in a weekThese may be signs that your asthma isgetting worse.
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 a pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
■ ever been hospitalized for asthma■ heart disease■ high blood pressure■ diabetes■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland■ thyroid disease■ seizures■ narrow angle glaucoma
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■ avoid spraying in eyes■ contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate.■ do not store near open flame or heat above 120°F (49°C). May cause bursting.
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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
■ read the Consumer Information Insert for detailed directions on how to use this product■ do not use more than directed
■ for adults and children 12 years of age and over■ children under 12 years of age: do not use; it is not known if the drug works or is safe in children under 12
Before first use (new inhaler)activate new inhaler by shaking then spraying into air 4 separate times
each time you dose■ remove red cap (if attached)■ shake then spray into the air 1 time■ exhale completely, place inhaler in mouth■ inhale deeply while pressing down on top of inhaler, then continue the deep breath■ hold breath as long as possible, exhale■ wait 1 minute. If symptoms not relieved, take a second inhalation by repeating steps above.
after use■ wait at least 4 hours between doses■ do not use more than 8 inhalations in 24 hours■ wash inhaler after each day of use. Run water through the mouthpiece for 30 seconds.
Other information
■ store at room temperature, between 15-25°C (59-77°F)■ contains no sulfites■ keep this label and enclosed materials. They contain important additional information.
Inactive ingredients
dehydrated alcohol (1%), hydrofluoroalkane (HFA 134a), polysorbate 80, thymol
Primatene MIST® Carton
Principal Display Panel Text:
Primatene MIST®
Epinephrine Inhalation Aerosol0.125 mg per sprayBronchodilatorFor OralInhalation Only
For TEMPORARY reliefof MILD symptomsof INTERMITTENT asthma
Suspension:Shake then Sprayinto the air beforeeach inhalation.
This item is
electronically
protected
NEW FORMULATION:See Important UsageInformation on Insertand on Side Panels
160 Metered SpraysNet Weight: 11.7g