Overview
- Active ingredient
- Epinephrine
- Established class
- alpha-Adrenergic Agonist; beta-Adrenergic Agonist; Catecholamine
- Mechanism class
- Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Adrenergic beta-Agonists
- Chemical structure
- Catecholamines
- Route
- Respiratory (Inhalation)
- Label date
- 2026-06-16
Indications and usage
Uses for temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma
- wheezing
- tightness of chest
- shortness of breath
Purpose
Bronchodilator
Dosage and administration
Directions
- read the Consumer Information Insert for detailed directions on how to use this product
- do not use more than directed
- for adults and children 12 years of age and over
- 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
- remove red cap (if attached)
- shake then spray into the air 1 time
- exhale completely, place inhaler in mouth
- inhale deeply while pressing down on top of inhaler, then continue the deep breath
- hold breath as long as possible, exhale
- wait 1 minute. If symptoms not relieved, take a second inhalation by repeating steps above. after use
- wait at least 4 hours between doses
- do not use more than 8 inhalations in 24 hours
- wash inhaler after each day of use. Run water through the mouthpiece for 30 seconds.
Warnings
For oral inhalation only Asthma alert: Because asthma may be life threatening, see a doctor if you
- are not better in 20 minutes
- get worse
- need more than 8 inhalations in 24 hours
- have more than 2 asthma attacks in a week These may be signs that your asthma is getting 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
- ever been hospitalized for asthma
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- thyroid disease
- seizures
- narrow angle glaucoma 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
- 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
- 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 care professional 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 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
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- ever been hospitalized for asthma
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- thyroid disease
- seizures
- narrow angle glaucoma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
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
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
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
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health care professional before use
Active ingredient (label)
(in each spray) Epinephrine 0.125 mg
Inactive ingredients
s dehydrated alcohol (1%), hydrofluoroalkane (HFA 134a), polysorbate 80, thymol
Storage and handling
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.
Keep out of reach of children
of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.