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
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 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