5789-CVS

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each caplet) Ephedrine Sulfate 25 mg

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Purpose Bronchodilator

Use

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

WARNINGS SECTION

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.

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

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)

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.

OVERDOSAGE SECTION

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

Directions

 do not take more than directed

Other information

 each caplet contains: calcium 20 mg

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

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

* 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

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

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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