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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 mild symptoms of intermittent 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 may be life threatening, see a doctor if you |
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are not better in 60 minutes |
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get worse |
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need more than 12 tablets in 24 hours |
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use more than 8 tablets in 24 hours for 3 or more days a week |
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have more than 2 asthma attacks in a week |
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These may be signs that your asthma is getting worse |
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This product will not give you asthma relief as quickly as an inhaled bronchodilator |
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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 |
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your asthma is getting worse (see Asthma alert)
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you have difficulty sleeping
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you have a rapid heart beat
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you have tremors, nervousness, or seizure
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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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your blood pressure or heart rate may go up. This could increase your risk of heart attack or stroke, which may cause death.
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your risk of heart attack or stroke increases if you:
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have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease
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take this product more frequently or take more than the recommended dose
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avoid foods or beverages that contain caffeine
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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 take more than directed |
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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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oral dose is 1 – 2 tablets (12.5 to 25 mg) every 4 hours as needed. Do not take more than 12 tablets (150 mg) in 24 hours
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children under 12 years of age
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ask a doctor
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Other information |
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store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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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
Questions or comments? Call weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-535-0026
LBL Document Number: LBL-00000175 (Version 9.0)
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