Primatene® MIST Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each spray)
Purpose

Epinephrine 0.125 mg...............................................................................Bronchodilator

Uses

For temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma

wheezing
tightness of chest
shortness of breath

Warnings

For oral inhalation only

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

are not better in 20 minutes
get worse
need more than 8 inhalations in 24 hours
have more than 2 asthma attacks in a week

These may be signs your asthma is getting worse.

Do not use

unless a doctor said you have asthma
if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs taken for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product

Ask a doctor before use if you have

ever been hospitalized for asthma
heart disease
high blood pressure
diabetes
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
thyroid disease
seizures
narrow angle glaucoma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking prescription drugs for asthma, obesity, weight control, depression, or psychiatric or emotional conditions
taking any drug that contains phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, or caffeine (such as allergy, cough-cold, or pain)

When using this product

your blood pressure or heart rate may go up. This could increase your risk of heart attack or stroke, which may cause death
your risk of heart attack or stroke increases if you:
- have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease
- take this product more frequently or take more than the recommended dose
avoid foods or beverages that contain caffeine
avoid dietary supplements containing ingredients reported or claimed to have a stimulant effect
avoid spraying in eyes
contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate.
do not store near open flame or heat above 120°F (49°C). May cause bursting

Stop use and ask a doctor if

your asthma is getting worse (see asthma alert)
you have difficulty sleeping
you have a rapid heart beat
you have tremors, nervousness, or seizure

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

read the Consumer Information Insert for detailed directions on how to use this product
do not use more than directed
for adults and children 12 years of age and over
children under 12 years of age: do not use; it is not known if the drug works or is safe in children under 12

Before first use (new inhaler)

activate new inhaler by shaking then spraying into air 4 separate times

each time you dose

remove red cap (if attached)
shake then spray into the air 1 time
exhale completely, place inhaler in mouth
inhale deeply while pressing down on top of inhaler, then continue the deep breath
hold breath as long as possible, exhale
wait 1 minute. If symptoms not relieved, take a second inhalation by repeating steps above

after use

wait at least 4 hours between doses
do not use more than 8 inhalations in 24 hours
wash inhaler after each day of use. Run water through the mouthpiece for 30 seconds

Other information

store at room temperature, between 15-25°C (59-77°F)
contains no sulfites
keep this label and enclosed materials. They contain important additional information

Inactive ingredients
dehydrated alcohol (1%), hydrofluoroalkane (HFA 134a), polysorbate 80, thymol

Questions or comments?
Call 1-8-Primatene or 1-877-462-8363
Monday - Friday, 7 am - 5 pm PT