Overview
Ephedra is an alkaloid chemical compound traditionally obtained from the plant Ephedra sinica. The sale of ephedra-containing supplements intended to increase muscle weight or promote weight loss was banned in the United States in 2004 due to the risk for adverse effects and a lack of evidence for clinical effectiveness. The drug is still sold in Canada in OTC formulations for respiratory conditions associated with bronchial asthma.
Indication
Ephedra is indicated for the temporary relief of shortness of breath, tightness of chest, and wheezing due to bronchial asthma. For the temporary relief of bronchial asthma in over-the-counter formulations.
Associated Conditions
No associated conditions information available.
Clinical Trials
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FDA Drug Approvals
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EMA Drug Approvals
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HSA Drug Approvals
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NMPA Drug Approvals
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PPB Drug Approvals
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TGA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Registration Type | Status | Registration Date |
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| Wind-Cold & Cough Oral Liquid (Tong Xuan Li Fei) | 156181 | Medicine | A | 10/23/2008 |
Health Canada Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | DIN | Dosage Form | Strength | Market Date |
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| FORMULA T.O. | abundance naturally ltd | 02239494 | Tablet - Oral | 8 MG | 5/1/2001 |
| POUR IT ON THICK | kootenay born botanicals | 02232067 | Syrup - Oral | 1 X | 5/25/1998 |
| THERMO 5000C CAPSULES | market america, inc. | 02229432 | Capsule - Oral | 125 MG / CAP | 12/18/1996 |
| HERBAL COLD RELIEF CAP | jamieson laboratories ltd | 02094827 | Capsule - Oral | 312.5 MG / CAP | 12/31/1994 |
| FLORASUN EPHEDRA CAP 250MG | laboratoire lalco inc. | 02052008 | Capsule - Oral | 250 MG / CAP | 12/31/1995 |
| EPHEDRA VULGARIS-INJEEL FORTE LIQ (4D,10D,30D,200D/1.1ML) | 02055961 | Liquid - Oral | 4 D / 1.1 ML | 12/31/1993 | |
| EPHEDRA VULGARIS-INJEEL LIQ (10D,30D,200D/1.1ML) | 02055988 | Liquid - Oral | 10 D / 1.1 ML | 12/31/1993 | |
| DP FORMULA | pep products inc. | 02241790 | Tablet - Oral | 107 MG | 3/1/2000 |
| DP FORMULA - 133MG TAB | pep products inc. | 02106302 | Tablet - Oral | 133 MG | 12/31/1994 |
| EPHEDRA - CAP 300MG | nutrion health & fitness inc. | 02202042 | Capsule - Oral | 300 MG / CAP | 12/31/1996 |
CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals
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Philippines FDA Drug Approvals
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Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals
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Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals
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UK EMC Drug Information
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