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Bronkaid Max EPHEDRINE SULFATE 25 mg Tablet, Coated

by Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC · 5 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (69536-250-60) / 12 TABLET, COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK
NDC 69536-0250-60
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 69536-250-60 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains12 tablet, coated in 1 blister pack Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 6 tablets 69536-0250-24
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 69536-250-60
Product NDC 69536-250
11-digit billing NDC 69536025060
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 1116194, 2396449
UNII U6X61U5ZEG
Application # M012
SPL Set ID 9a0b792a-caee-41f6-9400-922a5ebd592f
Established class (EPC) Norepinephrine Releasing Agent; alpha-Adrenergic Agonist; beta-Adrenergic Agonist
Mechanism of action Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Adrenergic beta-Agonists
Physiologic effect Increased Norepinephrine Activity
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2020-09-01
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, COATED
Substance EPHEDRINE SULFATE
GPI-14 44202010100335
GPI class Bronkaid Max
GCN Seq No 005061
GCN 20221
HICL code 002084
Ingredient (HICL) Ephedrine Sulfate
HIC1 code J
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Autonomic Nervous System
HIC2 code J5
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Adrenergics
HIC3 code J5E
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Sympathomimetic Agents
AHFS code 12:12.12.00
AHFS class Alpha- And Beta-Adrenergic Agonists
FDB label name BRONKAID MAX 25 MG CAPLET
FDB brand name Bronkaid Max
Legend status O — Over-the-counter (OTC) drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 69536-250-60 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 69536-0250-60. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the alpha-Adrenergic Agonist class.

Pharmacologic class alpha-Adrenergic Agonist, beta-Adrenergic Agonist, Norepinephrine Releasing Agent
Drug family (ATC) Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents, Sympathomimetics, plain, Alpha- and beta-adrenoreceptor agonists
How it works Adrenergic alpha-Agonists, Adrenergic beta-Agonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerFoundation Consumer Healthcare LLC
FDA applicationM012 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code69536
First marketedSep 2020
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio9 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name BRONKAID MAX 25 MG CAPLET Ingredient Ephedrine Sulfate
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
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Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color White
ShapeOval
ImprintBRONK25
Size16 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII O7TSZ97GEP
    A mineral compound that serves as a filler and binding agent in tablets and capsules. It adds bulk to the medicine and helps hold ingredients together during manufacturing.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII OP1R32D61U
    Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
  • UNII 3WJQ0SDW1A
    Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
  • UNII 532B59J990
    Polyvinyl alcohol is a synthetic polymer made from plant-derived materials. It's used as a binder to hold ingredients together, a film-former in coatings, and a thickener in liquid formulations.
  • UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
    Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
  • UNII 5856J3G2A2
    A starch-based powder made from potatoes and processed with sodium. It acts as a disintegrant, helping the tablet or capsule break apart quickly in the stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
  • UNII 4ELV7Z65AP
    Stearic acid is a fatty acid derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as a binder and lubricant in tablets and capsules, helping them hold together and flow smoothly during manufacturing.
  • UNII 7SEV7J4R1U
    A powder made from a naturally occurring mineral. In medicines, talc works as a glidant and anti-caking agent, helping tablets and capsules flow smoothly during manufacturing and preventing clumping.

9 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesdibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
ℹ️
No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 6 tablets
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Ephedrine Sulfate 25 mg 00363-5789-07 Walgreen 12 tablets — — FDA listed —
Bronkaid Max 25 mgthis 69536-0250-60 Foundation 12 tablets — — FDA listed —
Ephedrine Sulfate 25 mg 69842-0922-07 CVS 12 tablets — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2020
On the market since
Sep 2020
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
6 years listed
🔒
·
No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for EPHEDRINE SULFATE — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Drug Abuse15
Cardiac Arrest13
Overdose13
Toxicity To Various Agents13
Drug Dependence11
Respiratory Arrest11
Administration Related Reaction10

Age at onset

Neonate1
Adolescent1
Adult21
Elderly8

Reporter sex

212 reports
Male · 49%
Female · 49%
Unknown · 2%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization51
Death23
Life-threatening15
Disabling3
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 19 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
69536-0250-24 4 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (69536-250-24) / 6 TABLET, COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK 2020-09-01 Active
69536-0250-60 You're viewing this 5 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON (69536-250-60) / 12 TABLET, COATED in 1 BLISTER PACK 2020-09-01 Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 69536-0250-60?
NDC 69536-0250-60 is listed by the FDA — 5 blister pack in 1 carton / 12 tablet, coated in 1 blister pack.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Bronkaid Max EPHEDRINE SULFATE 25 mg Tablet, Coated?
Bill NDC 69536-0250-60 — the 11-digit billing format is 69536025060. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing.
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 69536-250-60, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 69536-0250-60, written without dashes as 69536025060. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 69536-0250-60, the first segment (69536) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC; the middle segment (0250) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (60) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 6 tablets (69536-0250-24). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Foundation Consumer Healthcare LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 📦 Storage and Handling 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 17 words ▾

Uses for temporary relief of mild symptoms of intermittent asthma: wheezing tightness of chest shortness of breath

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 47 words ▾

Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 caplet every 4 hours as needed. Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years of age: do not use

⚠️ Warnings ~2 min read ▾

Warnings Asthma alert Because asthma may be life threatening, see a doctor if you are not better in 60 minutes get worse need more than 6 caplets in 24 hours use more than 4 caplets in 24 hours for 3 or more days a week have more than 2 asthma attacks in a week These may be signs that your asthma is getting worse. This product will not give you asthma relief as quickly as an inhaled bronchodilator. Do not use unless a doctor said you have asthma if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs 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. if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have ever been hospitalized for asthma heart disease high blood pressure diabetes thyroid disease seizures narrow angle glaucoma a psychiatric or emotional condition trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland 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 for 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 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 professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📦 Storage and Handling 6 words ▾

Other information store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

🧪 Active Ingredient 9 words ▾

Active ingredient (in each caplet) Ephedrine sulfate 25 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 22 words ▾

Inactive ingredients dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc

🎯 Purpose 2 words ▾

Purpose Bronchodilator

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 69536-0200-88 · Foundation 69536-0281-10 · Foundation →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.