Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ephedrine
Drug Class
Drugs For Obstructive Airway Diseases, Systemic
ATC Code
C01CA26, R01AA03, R01AB05, R03CA02, S01FB02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Ephedrine?
Uses
Ephedrine is used for temporary relief of shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing due to bronchial asthma. Ephedrine may also ...
How It Works
Administer by SC, IM or slow IV route,IV injection of a solution containing ephedrine hydro-chloride 3 mg/ml
How to Take It
1
Adult · IM,SC,Slow IV
25 to 50 mg — As recommended.
2
Adult · Nasal drops
0.5 to 1 % — As recommended.
for the treatment of nasal congestion.
3
Adult · PO
25 to 50 mg — 4 hourly
4
Child · Nasal
0.5 to 1 % — As recommended.
As Required
5
Child · Oral
1.5 mg/kg — 8 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Coronary disease, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, prostatic hypertrophy, closed angle glaucoma, hyperexcitibility
Important Warnings
Diabetes, severe renal and hepatic impairment, cardiac disorder
Side Effects
GI distressheadachenauseaanxietyrestlessnessinsomniatremorarrhythmia.
Drug Interactions
MAOls
anaesthetics
TCADs.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Elixir, Nasal Spray Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight. Tab, Inj, Caps Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 265.31
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 100 · approved 04 Sep, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 100Rs 265.31
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Ephedrine, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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