Red Label Ephed Plus (ephedrine hydrochloride, guaifenesin) tablet

Active Ingredient(In Each Tablet): Ephedrine HCl 12.5 mg, Guaifenesin 200 mg

Purposes - Bronchodilator, Expectorant

for temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma:  wheezing tightness of chest shortness of breath. Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus, and to make coughs more productive.

Asthma Alert:  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 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 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.

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

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 claim 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 seizures cough lasts more than 1 week, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache.  These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health proffessional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

do not take more than directed  adults and children 12 years of age and over: oral dose is 1-2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years of age: do not use

Inactive Ingredients: Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Povidone, Sodium Starch Glycolate,Stearic Acid