PRIMATENE (ephedrine HCl, guaifenesin) tablet

Because asthma may be life threatening, see a doctor if you

• are not better in 60 minutes
• get worse
• need more than 12 tablets in 24 hours
• use more than 8 tablets 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

• 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.

• 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
• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
• cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema

• 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)

• your asthma is getting worse (see Asthma alert)
• you have difficulty sleeping
• you have a rapid heart beat
• you have tremors, nervousness, or seizure
• 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.

• 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

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.