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Primatene® Mist
(epinephrine) for Inhalation

This product available OTC

Warnings

Asthma alert: Because asthma can be life threatening, see a doctor if you

  • are not better in 20 minutes
  • get worse
  • need 12 inhalations in any day
  • use more than 9 inhalations a day for more than 3 days a week
  • have more than 2 asthma attacks in a week

For Inhalation only

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each inhalation)

Epinephrine 0.22 mg with the purpose of being a Bronchodilator.

Inactive Ingredients

ascorbic acid, dehydrated alcohol (34%), dichlorodifluoromethane (CFC 12), dichlorotetrafluoroethane (CFC 114), hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, purified water

Last reviewed on RxList: 11/6/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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