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Epinephrine Inhalation

OTC Respiratory (Inhalation) RxCUI 2109083
Contents

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.