Ephedra sinica

96licensed products
1 monograph
Granules, Powder, Capsule +2

Health Canada Monographs

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Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older8–32 milligramsper day
Adults 18 years and older400–1600 milligramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionKeep out of reach of children.
cautionConsult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
cautionConsult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Hackman et al. 2006; Kuczkowski 2006; Mills and Bone 2005; Coffey et al. 2004; Greenway et al. 2004; Haller et al. 2004; Hoffman 2003; Boozer et al. 2002; Boozer et al. 2001; Brinker 2001; Kalman et al. 2000).
cautionConsult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician prior to use if you are taking medication and/or natural health products for allergy symptoms, asthma, cough/cold, or weight control (Hackman et al. 2006; Mills and Bone 2005; Naik and Freudenberger 2004; Boozer et al. 2002; Boozer et al. 2001).
cautionConsult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician prior to use if you are taking other products containing caffeine, ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, or pseudoephedrine (Brinker 2010; Hackman et al. 2006; Mills and Bone 2005; Greenway et al. 2004; Naik and Freudenberger 2004; Boozer et al. 2002; Brinker 2001; Haller and Benowitz 2000; Kalman et al. 2000).
cautionConsult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician prior to use if you have a cardiovascular disease, diabetes, difficulty in urination due to prostate enlargement, glaucoma, thyroid problems, seizure disorders, or pre-existing psychiatric conditions (Brinker 2010; Hackman et al. 2006; Mills and Bone 2005; Bensky et al. 2004; Coffey et al. 2004; Greenway et al. 2004; Haller et al. 2004; Hioki et al. 2004; Mehendale et al. 2004; Hoffman 2003; Williamson 2003; Boozer et al. 2002; Boozer et al. 2001; Brinker 2001; Blumenthal et al. 2000; Kalman et al. 2000; BHP 1983).
contraindicationDo not use this product if you are taking or have taken monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors in the past two weeks (Brinker 2010; Greenway et al. 2004; Hoffman 2003; Brinker 2001; Blumenthal et al. 2000; Kalman et al. 2000; Dingemanse et al. 1996; Dawson et al. 1995; Elis et al. 1967).
adverse_reactionStop use in case of restlessness, irritability, dizziness, tremors, severe headache, insomnia, loss of appetite, nausea, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and/or disturbance of urination (Bensky et al. 2004; Mehendale et al. 2004; Shekelle et al. 2003; Boozer et al. 2001; McGuffin et al. 1997; Astrup et al. 1992).

Alternative Names

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Cao ma-huang(common)Chinese ephedra(common)Chinese joint-fir(common)Ephedra(common)Ma-huang(common)Ephedra sinica

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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0.33 Grams7 licensed products
0.67 Grams6 licensed products
100 mg6 licensed products
400 mg5 licensed products
12.24 mg4 licensed products
31.72 mg4 licensed products
131.58 mg4 licensed products
0.15 Grams3 licensed products
0.45 Grams3 licensed products
0.45 g3 licensed products

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