Bronkaid® Max
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Ephedrine sulfate 25 mg
Purpose
Bronchodilator
Uses
- 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
These may be signs that your asthma is getting worse.
- 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
Do not use
- unless a doctor said you have asthma
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs 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 diseasetake 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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
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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 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
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc
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Dist. by: Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC.Pittsburgh, PA 15212