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Drug Facts
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Active ingredients (in each tablet) |
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Ephedrine HCl, USP 12.5 mg................................................................................................... |
Bronchodilator |
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Guaifenesin, USP 200 mg............................................................................................................... |
Expectorant |
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Uses |
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for temporary relief of occasional symptoms of mild asthma: |
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wheezing
tightness of chest
shortness of breath |
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helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid bronchial |
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passageways of bothersome mucus, and to make coughs more productive |
Warnings
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Asthma alert: Because asthma can be life threatening, see a doctor
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are not better in 60 minutes |
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get worse |
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need 12 tablets in any day |
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use more than 8 tablets a day for more than 3 days a week |
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have more than 2 asthma attacks in a week |
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Do not use
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unless a doctor said you have asthma |
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if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain
drugs taken for
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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.
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Ask a doctor before use if you have |
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ever been hospitalized for asthma |
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heart disease |
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high blood pressure |
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diabetes |
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thyroid disease |
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seizures |
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narrow angle glaucoma |
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a psychiatric or emotional condition |
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trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland |
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cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) |
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cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis,
or emphysema. |
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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taking prescription drugs for asthma, obesity, weight control, depression, or |
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psychiatric or emotional conditions |
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taking any drug that contains phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, ephedrine,
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or caffeine (such as for allergy, cough-cold, or pain) |
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Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days,
comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could
be signs of a serious condition. |
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When using this product |
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increased blood pressure or heart rate can occur, which could lead to more serious
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problems such as heart attack and stroke. Your risk may increase if you take more
frequently or more than the recommended dose. |
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nervousness, sleeplessness, rapid heart beat, tremor, and seizure may occur. If
these
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symptoms persist or get worse, consult a doctor right away. |
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avoid caffeine-containing foods or beverages. |
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avoid dietary supplements containing ingredients reported or claimed to have a stimulant
effect
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If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional
before use. |
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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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Directions |
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do not exceed dosage |
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this adult product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
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age
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dose
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adults and children 12 years of
age and over
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take 1-2 tablets every 4 hours, as needed,
not to exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours
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children under 12 years of age
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do not use
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Other information |
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store at 20-25°C
(68-77°F) |
Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone,
D&C yellow no. 10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, magnesium
stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone
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