Quick answers
- What is Ephedrine used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Ephedrine Sulfate (Walgreen Company) lists these uses: for temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma: wheezing tightness of chest shortness of breath.
- Do I need a prescription for Ephedrine?
- No, the products on this page are sold without a prescription. Other products with the same active ingredient need a prescription (often a higher strength or another form): see the prescription page.
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Ephedrine been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Also sold by prescription (often at a higher strength or in another form): Ephedrine sulfate — prescription medicine
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Ephedrine Sulfate · Walgreen Company
Ephedrine sulfate 25 mg, tablet, film coated (oral)
Active ingredient
Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each caplet) Ephedrine Sulfate 25 mg
Purpose
Bronchodilator
Uses
for temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma: wheezing tightness of chest shortness of breath
Warnings
- Asthma alert: Because asthma may be life threatening, see a doctor if you are not better in 60 minutes get worse need more than 6 caplets in 24 hours use more than 4 caplets 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.
Do not use
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. if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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
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 claimed 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 seizure
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.
Directions
do not take more than directed
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | take 1 caplet every 4 hours as needed. Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. |
| children under 12 years of age | do not use |
Other information
each caplet contains : calcium 20 mg store in a dry place at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F)
Inactive ingredients
dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, medium chain triglycerides, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate type A, talc, titanium dioxide.
Questions?
Call 1-800-925-4733
— FDA label of Ephedrine Sulfate, Walgreen Company, effective September 4, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Ephedrine Hydrochloride · Walgreen Company
Ephedrine hydrochloride 12.5 mg, tablet (oral)
Active ingredient
Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each tablet) Ephedrine Hydrochloride 12.5 mg
Purpose
Bronchodilator
Uses
for temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma: wheezing tightness of chest shortness of breath
Warnings
- 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 asthma 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 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. if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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
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 claimed 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 seizure
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use. Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
do not take more than directed
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | Take 1-2 tablets every 4 hours as needed. Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours |
| children under 12 years of age | Ask a doctor |
Other information
store in a dry place at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F).
Inactive ingredients
crospovidone, D&C yellow #10 lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, stearic acid.
Questions?
Call 1-800-925-4733
— FDA label of Ephedrine Hydrochloride, Walgreen Company, effective December 14, 2023. See the official label on DailyMed →
Bronkaid Max · Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC
Ephedrine sulfate 25 mg, tablet, coated (oral)
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Ephedrine sulfate 25 mg
Purpose
Bronchodilator
Uses
for temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma: wheezing tightness of chest shortness of breath
Warnings
Asthma alert Because asthma may be life threatening, see a doctor if you are not better in 60 minutes get worse need more than 6 caplets in 24 hours use more than 4 caplets 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.
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. if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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
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 claimed 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 seizure
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.
Directions
do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 caplet every 4 hours as needed. Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years of age: do not use
Inactive ingredients
dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc
Questions?
call 1-855-565-9800 weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST
— FDA label of Bronkaid Max, Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC, effective March 14, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Ephedrine sulfate 25 mg · tablet, film coated (oral) · 2 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Ephedrine Sulfate | CVS Pharmacy, Inc | — |
| Ephedrine Sulfate | Walgreen Company | DailyMed |
Ephedrine hydrochloride 12.5 mg · tablet (oral) · 2 products
Ephedrine sulfate 25 mg · tablet, coated (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Bronkaid Max | Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Walgreen Company2 products
- Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC1 product
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc1 product
- Foundation Consumer Brands1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.