Primatene: Package Insert / Prescribing Info

Active ingredient (in each spray)

Epinephrine 0.125 mg

Purpose

Bronchodilator

Indications and Usage for Primatene

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 that your asthma is
getting worse.

Primatene Dosage and Administration

■ 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.

Storage and Handling

■ 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

Mon.- Fri. 7 am - 5 pm PST

Primatene MIST® Carton

Principal Display Panel Text:

Primatene MIST®

Epinephrine Inhalation Aerosol
0.125 mg per spray
Bronchodilator
For Oral
Inhalation Only

For TEMPORARY relief
of MILD symptoms
of INTERMITTENT asthma

Suspension:
Shake then Spray
into the air before
each inhalation.

This item is

electronically

protected

NEW FORMULATION:
See Important Usage
Information on Insert
and on Side Panels

160 Metered Sprays
Net Weight: 11.7g