Ephedrine Sulfate

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Brand name
Ephedrine Sulfate
Generic name
EPHEDRINE SULFATE
Manufacturer
Walgreen Company
Product type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
SPL set ID
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SPL ID
3dfc301d-e264-adb0-e063-6394a90aed25
Version
4
Effective date
2025-09-04
Source export date
2026-09-28
Source partition
7
Source file
https://download.open.fda.gov/drug/label/drug-label-0007-of-0014.json.zip
Source object key
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Source manifest SHA-256
cd2e66336a5cd2223fa3995098fdbdb84c6a7ee5c0a4addb236ccb22dd1e6887
Import run
20260929T050834Z
Imported at
2026-09-29 05:46:01
Harmonized routes table
Harmonized routes
ORAL

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warnings

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. 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 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 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 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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