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What are side effects of ephedrine?
The most common side effects of Ephedrine include:
- nervousness,
- anxiety,
- dizziness,
- spinning sensation (vertigo),
- headache,
- nausea,
- loss of appetite,
- trouble sleeping,
What can I find ephedrine in?
Ephedrine is available over-the-counter (OTC) as an oral medication in combination with the expectorant guaifenesin, and comes in the form of tablets, caplets, or syrup….Common brands containing ephedrine:
- Bronkaid®
- Primatene® Tablets.
- Store Brands (ex: Walmart’s “Equate” store brand or CVS Health store brand)
Is Mormon tea a stimulant?
Unlike these other plants, Mormon tea does not contain ephedrine, an unsafe stimulant. As a medicine, people use Mormon tea for sexually transmitted diseases, colds, kidney disorders, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Is it illegal to sell ephedrine?
No – due to concerns that Ephedra/ephedrine can be altered to produce certain “street” drugs. In the interest of public safety, importing or reselling ephedra/ephedrine products is illegal unless you are a manufacturer or wholesaler licensed to produce or sell these products.
What class of drug is ephedrine?
Ephedrine belongs to a class of drugs called Alpha/Beta Adrenergic Agonists. It is not known if Ephedrine is safe and effective in children. What are the possible side effects of Ephedrine?
How does ephedrine work?
Ephedrine works by increasing the activity of the α and β adrenergic receptors. Ephedrine was first isolated in 1885 and came into commercial use in 1926. It is on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication. It can normally be found in plants of the Ephedra genus.
Do you need a prescription for ephedrine hydrochloride?
Similarly, ephedra can only be bought with a prescription. Since April 2006, all products, including plant parts, that contain ephedrine are only available with a prescription. ^ “Ephedrine Hydrochloride 15mg Tablets Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)”. emc.
Is ephedrine still available in South Africa?
In South Africa, ephedrine was moved to schedule 6 on 27 May 2008, which makes pure ephedrine tablets prescription only. Pills containing ephedrine up to 30mg per tablet in combination with other medications are still available OTC, schedule 1 and 2, for sinus, head colds and influenza.