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Ephedrine Sulfate

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp

Ephedrine Sulfate Capsules, USP




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

FOR YOUR PROTECTION, DO NOT USE IF SEAL OVER MOUTH OF BOTTLE IS BROKEN OR MISSING.  CAPUSLES ARE SEALED WITH A RED GELATIN BAND

(in each capsule)

Ephedrine Sulfate USP, 25 mg

Bronchodilator

For temporary relief of shortness of breath, tightness of chest, and wheezing due to bronchial asthma.  For the temporary relief of bronchial asthma.  Eases breathing for asthma patients by reducing spasms of bronchial muscles.

Do not use this product unless a diagnosis of asthma has been made by a doctor.  Do not use this product if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, or difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland unless directed by a doctor.  Do not use this product if you have ever been hospitalized for asthma or if you are taking and prescription drug for asthma or if you are taking and prescription drug for asthma unless directed by a doctor.

Do not use 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 of pharmacist before taking this product.

heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Do not use more than directed.  Nervousness, tremor, sleeplessness, nausea or loss of appetite may occur.  Do not continue to use this product, but seek medical assistance immediately if symptoms are not relieved within 1 hour or become worse, consult your doctor.

Symptoms are not relieved within 1 hour or become worse.  Nervousness, tremor or sleeplessness become worse.  Some users of this product may experience nervousness, tremor, sleeplessness, nausea, and loss of appetite.  If these symptoms persist or become worse, consult your doctor.

ask a health professional before use.

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

Adults and children 12 years of age and over:

     

Oral dosage is 12.5 to 25 milligrams every 4 hours, not to exceed 150 milligrams in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.  Do not exceed recommended dose unless directed by a doctor.

         
 Children under 12 years of age:        Consult a doctor.

Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].  Protect from light and moisture.  Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP using a child-resistant closure.  You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Corn Starch, Magnesium Stearate. Capsule shell contains: FD&C Red #3 and Gelatin.

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Eatontown, N.J. 07724

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Ephedrine Sulfate CAPSULE

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:0143-3145
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Ephedrine Sulfate EPHEDRINE 25 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
COLLOIDAL SILICON DIOXIDE
STARCH, CORN
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
FD&C RED NO. 3
GELATIN

Product Characteristics

Color Size Shape
PINK 15 mm CAPSULE

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:0143-3145-01 100 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part. part310.533 1993-09-01


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