Ephedrine/Guaifenesin

DEA Class;  Rx

Common Brand Names; Primatene Tablets, Bronkaid Dual Action Formula

Indicated for temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma including wheezing, tightness of chest, shortness of breath ephedrine

Never diagnosed with asthma

Within 2 weeks of taking MAOI

Taking certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease

Hypersensitivity to drug or excipients

• Hypertension
• Tachycardia
• Emotional disturbance
• Headache
• Insomnia
• Nervousness
• Seizure
• Hypersensitivity reaction
• Tremor
• Cough
• Exacerbation of asthma
• Productive cough

This product will not provide quick relief from asthma symptoms, as would an inhaled bronchodilator

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if taking prescription drugs for asthma, obesity, weight control, depression, or psychiatric or emotional conditions or if taking any drug that contains phenylephrine, ephedrine, or caffeine, including for allergy, cough-cold, or pain

May cause hypertension or tachycardia; serious cardiovascular events (eg, MI, stroke, arrhythmias, including death) reported with use of dietary supplements containing ephedrine; risk of heart attack or stroke may increase with history of high blood pressure or heart disease, or if taking more frequently or taking a higher dose than recommended

If you have been previously hospitalized for asthma, other prescription drugs for asthma should be used as directed by your physician

Avoid foods or beverages that contain caffeine and avoid dietary supplements containing ingredients reported or claimed to have a stimulant effect

Caution with heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disease, seizures, narrow angle glaucoma, history of psychiatric or emotional condition, prostatic hypertrophy, productive cough, cough that lasts or is chronic (eg, owing to smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema)

Discontinue use and see a physician if asthma is getting worse, have difficulty sleeping, experience rapid heartbeat, experience tremors, nervousness, or seizure

Limited human data have not shown fetal harm with temporary oral use; if pregnant, ask a healthcare professional before use

Ephedrine: Unknown if distributed in human breast milk

Guaifenesin: Unknown if distributed in human breast milk

ephedrine/guaifenesin

tablet

• 12.5mg/200mg (Primatene Tablets)
• 25mg/400mg (Bronkaid Dual Action Formula)