Ephedrine

Use(s) ■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bother some mucus and make coughs more productive ■ temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to: ■ common cold ■ hay fever ■ upper respiratory allergies ■ temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose ■ promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage ■ temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure

Warnings Do not use 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 ■ heart disease ■ high blood pressure ■ thyroid disease ■ diabetes ■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland ■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema ■ cough accompanied by too much phlegm (mucus) When using this product ■ do not use more than directed Stop use and ask doctor if ■ you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless ■ symptoms do not get better within 7 days, come back or occur with a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness. Pregnancy/Breastfeeding 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 (1-800-222-1222).