Primatene Mist Dailymed
Generic: epinephrine inhalation is used for the treatment of Airway Obstruction Anaphylaxis Arrhythmias, Cardiac Bradycardia Bronchial Spasm Glaucoma, Open-Angle Heart Arrest Heart Block Hypotension Shock, Septic Ventricular Fibrillation Glaucoma, Angle-Closure Tachycardia, Ventricular
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Active Ingredient (in Each Spray)
Epinephrine 0.125 mg
Purpose
Bronchodilator
Uses
for temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthmaâ– wheezingâ– tightness of chestâ– shortness of breath
Warnings
For oral inhalation only Asthma alert: Because asthma may be life threatening, see a doctor if you â– are not better in 20 minutesâ– get worseâ– need more than 8 inhalations in 24 hoursâ– have more than 2 asthma attacks in a weekThese may be signs that your asthma isgetting worse.
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 a pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
â– ever been hospitalized for asthmaâ– heart diseaseâ– high blood pressureâ– diabetesâ– trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate glandâ– thyroid diseaseâ– seizuresâ– narrow angle glaucoma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
â– taking prescription drugs for asthma, obesity, weight control, depression, or psychiatric or emotional conditionsâ– 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■avoid spraying in eyes■contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate.■do not store near open flame or heat above 120°F (49°C). May cause bursting.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
â– your asthma is getting worse (see asthma alert)â– you have difficulty sleepingâ– you have a rapid heart beatâ– you have tremors, nervousness, or seizure
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
â– read the Consumer Information Insert for detailed directions on how to use this productâ– do not use more than directed
â– for adults and children 12 years of age and overâ– children under 12 years of age: do not use; it is not known if the drug works or is safe in children under 12
Before first use (new inhaler) activate new inhaler by shaking then spraying into air 4 separate times
each time you dose â– remove red cap (if attached)â– shake then spray into the air 1 timeâ– exhale completely, place inhaler in mouthâ– inhale deeply while pressing down on top of inhaler, then continue the deep breathâ– hold breath as long as possible, exhaleâ– wait 1 minute. If symptoms not relieved, take a second inhalation by repeating steps above.
after use â– wait at least 4 hours between doses â– do not use more than 8 inhalations in 24 hours â– wash inhaler after each day of use. Run water through the mouthpiece for 30 seconds.
Other Information
■store at room temperature, between 15-25°C (59-77°F)■contains no sulfites■keep this label and enclosed materials. They contain important additional information.
Inactive Ingredients
dehydrated alcohol (1%), hydrofluoroalkane (HFA 134a), polysorbate 80, thymol
Questions Or Comments?
call 1-8 Primatene or 1-877-462-8363
Mon.- Fri. 7 am - 5 pm PST
Primatene Mist Carton
Principal Display Panel Text:
Primatene MIST®
Epinephrine Inhalation Aerosol0.125 mg per sprayBronchodilatorFor OralInhalation Only
For TEMPORARY reliefof MILD symptomsof INTERMITTENT asthma
Suspension: Shake then Spray into the air beforeeach inhalation.
This li is
electronically
protected
NEW FORMULATION: See Important Usage Information on Insert and on Side Panels
160 Metered SpraysNet Weight: 11.7g
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