DIRECTIONS:
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Take 1 (one) tablet every
4 to 6 hours not to exceed 4 (four) tablets in 24 hours, or as directed
by a physician. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Children under 12
years
of age: Consult a physician.
INDICATIONS:
For the temporary relief of shortness of breath, tightness of chest,
and wheezing due to bronchial asthma. Helps loosen mucus (phlegm) and
thin
bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and make cough more
productive. Serving Size: -- 1 Tablet Servings Per Container -- 24 Tablets
Vasopro
Expectorant Bronchodilator. Take for the temporary relief of shortness
of breath, tightness of chest, and wheezing due to bronchial asthma.
Helps
loosen mucus and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes and
make cough more productive.
Recommended Use
Adult and children 12 years of age and over: Oral dosage is 1 tablet
every 4 hours not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a
physician. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Children under 12 years of
age: Consult a physician.
WARNING:
Do not use this product
unless a
diagnosis of asthma
has been made by a physician. Do not use if you have heart disease,
high
blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, or difficulty in urination
due
to enlargement of the prostrate gland unless directed by a physician.
Do
not use this product if you have been hospitalized for asthma or if you
are taking any prescription drug for asthma, unless directed by a
physician.
Do not continue to use this product, but seek medical assistance
immediately
if symptoms are not relieved within 1 hour or become worse. Some users
of this product may experience nervousness, tremors, sleeplessness,
nausea
or loss of appetite. If these symptoms persist or become worse consult
your physician. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious
condition.
If cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is
accompanied
by a fever, rash, or persistent headache, consult a physician. Do not
take
this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with
smoking,
asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, or where cough is accompanied
by excessive mucus (phlegm) unless directed by a physician. In case of
accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a poison
control
center immediately. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a
baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this
product.
Do not use this product if you are presently taking any prescription
drug
without first consulting your doctor. KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF
THE
REACH OF CHILDREN. DRUG INTERACTION PRECAUTION: Do not use this product
if you are now taking a prescription containing Monoamine Oxidase
Inhibitor
(MAOI) (Certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional
conditions,
Parkinson's disease) or 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you
are
uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, consult a
health
professional before taking this product. Do not store above 30 degrees
C (86 degrees F). Protect from moisture.
What Is Ephedrine?
Ephedrine is a bronchodilator and decongestant with stimulant properties. It is
available in both prescription and over-the-counter formulations for
the treatment of bronchial asthma, colds, flu and bronchitis. Because
of health risks and concerns about the use of ephedrine to manufacture
methamphetamine, products containing ephedrine are subject to
additional regulation.
Function
Ephedrine works by opening bronchioles in the lungs. This eases
breathing and helps to clear mucus from your lungs. All
over-the-counter and some prescription preparations that contain
ephedrine are combined with an expectorant, guaifenesin. Guaifenesin
thins mucus in the respiratory tract and makes it easier to cough up.
Ephedrine is indicated for short-term use only. It should not be taken
daily for longer than a few days, except on the advice of your doctor.
Effects
Most people who take ephedrine experience noticeable side effects.
Sometimes, the side effects are severe enough to make discontinuing the
drug necessary, but they are usually only a nuisance. The most common
side effects experienced while taking ephedrine include headache,
dizziness, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia and stomach upset. Report
any disturbing or unusual side effects to your doctor.
Considerations
Ephedrine is associated with some risks, which are more pronounced in
people who have pre-existing health conditions or who take other
medications. If you have diabetes, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood
pressure, prostate enlargement,
seizures or an overactive thyroid, consult your doctor before taking
this medication. Many drugs can interact with ephedrine, so if you are
taking a prescription medication, ask your doctor before using
ephedrine. Do not take ephedrine with over-the-counter drugs that
contain pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine or caffeine.
Misconceptions
Ephedrine is often confused with other drugs and supplements that have
similar names but that have important differences. Ephedra is an herbal
preparation that contains ephedrine. It was banned in 2004 because of
the risk of health problems associated with its use. The reason that
ephedra was banned, but ephedrine was not, is that the amount of
ephedrine contained in ephedra preparations was highly variable, and
these products were being used for conditions other than those
ephedrine is indicated for. Pseudoephedrine is chemically related to
ephedrine, but is generally safer and has milder side effects.
Pseudoephedrine is not particularly useful in the treatment of asthma,
but it is an effective decongestant. Both pseudoephedrine and ephedrine
are kept behind the counter in pharmacies, and regulations limit how
much of these products you can purchase. This is because both products
can be used to produce methamphetamine.
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