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Ephedrine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Ephedrine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Ephedrine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ephedrine is used -
Unknown
Is the use of Ephedrine safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Ephedrine. If you are pregnant, do not take Ephedrine without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ephedrine safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Ephedrine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Ephedrine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Ephedrine on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Ephedrine. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Ephedrine on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Ephedrine on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Ephedrine on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Ephedrine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Ephedrine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ephedrine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ephedrine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ephedrine has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ephedrine. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ephedrine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ephedrine for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ephedrine
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Ephedrine, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ephedrine
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Ephedrine as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Akovaz (ephedrine sulfate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 134