Sir Ephedrin
Sir. Ephedrin oral solution helps to ease coughs from chest infections and other irritations.
Form
oraalineste
Active Ingredient
Ephedrine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Orifarm Healthcare A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Adults: Take 5 to 10 ml, 3 times a day. Teens over 12: Take 2.5 to 5 ml, 3 times a day. Children under 12: Do not give to children under 12 years old.
Method
Take this medicine by mouth exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you. Ask them if you are unsure.
Important
Adults: Do not take more than 30 ml in one day. Teens over 12: Do not take more than 15 ml in one day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Faster heartbeat
- •High blood pressure
- •Shaking hands or body
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Feeling worried or restless
- •Feeling sick to your stomach
- •Feeling tired
- •Constipation (if used for a long time)
- •Trouble peeing (in older men)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ephedrine, dextromethorphan, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you have high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, heart problems, or an enlarged prostate.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you take drugs for sleep or anxiety (sedatives). Taking them with this medicine can make you very sleepy, cause breathing problems, or even be life-threatening.
- This medicine can cause addiction. Only use it for a short time.
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- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- This medicine can make you less alert. Be careful when driving or using machines until you know how it affects you.
- Athletes: Ephedrine is a banned substance in sports.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category D
Avoid use in older adults. Do not use in patients with ischaemic heart disease. Avoid use in severe renal impairment. Significant adverse effects include insomnia, tremor, palpitations, elevated blood pressure and urinary retention. Consider potential interactions. (updated 5.6.2023)