Ephedrine
Sold as Ephedrine hydrochloride lennon, Ipesandrine, Ephedrine hydrochloride, Universal asthma nf, Ephedrine sulphate
(1R,2S)-2-(Methylamino)-1-phenylpropan-1-ol
Drag to rotate. Structure from PubChem CID 9294.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 5
- Registrations
- 6
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacare limited û woodmeadCancelled | Ephedrine hydrochloride lennon | 30 mg - | G0537 | Not determined | None |
| Sandoz South Africa (Pty) Ltd | Ipesandrine | Not stated | G1057 | Not determined | None |
| The Premier Pharmaceutical Co LtdCancelled | Ephedrine hydrochloride | 30 MG, 60 MG | G1205, G1206 | Not determined | None |
| Universal Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd | Universal asthma nf | mixture | G1243 | Not determined | None |
| Pfizer Laboratories (Pty) Ltd | Ephedrine sulphate | 50 mg/ml | R0252 | Not determined | None |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephedrine hydrochloride 30 MG - lennon EACH TABLET CONTAINS EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE A 30 mg | 30 mg - | G0537 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Ipesandrine 5 ML EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE A 2,5 MG | Not listed | G1057 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Ephedrine hydrochloride tablets 30 MG TABLET EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE A 30 MG | 30 MGTablets | G1205 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Ephedrine hydrochloride tablets 60 MG TABLET EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE A 60 MG | 60 MGTablets | G1206 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Universal asthma mixture nf 10 ML EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE A 21,6 MG | Mixture | G1243 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Ephedrine sulphate injection 50 mg/ml EACH 1 ml SOLUTION CONTAINS EPHEDRINE SULPHATE 50 mg | 50 mg/mlInjection | R0252RX/5.1/252 | Registered | Not determined | None |
Regulatory status
This product is still scheduled by law even when this site could not determine which tier it falls under. The label carries the S number in a square border; ask a pharmacist if you need to know its schedule.
Listings for this ingredient that could not be applied to this product
S6: Ephedrine
- except products registered in terms of the Act, not intended for export, and being oral preparations and mixtures, in combination with another pharmacologically active substance and intended for the symptomatic relief of colds and flu, containing not more than 30 milligrams of ephedrine per dose, with a maximum daily dose not exceeding 120 milligrams, subject to a maximum pack size of 360 milligrams and limited to one pack per customer; (S2)
- except preparations and mixtures intended for application to the skin, eyes, ears and nares and containing 1 percent or less of ephedrine. (S1)
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, lines 10226 to 10235
S2: Ephedrine
- contained in products registered in terms of the Act, and not intended for export,
- oral preparations and mixtures, in combination with another pharmacologically active substance and intended for the symptomatic relief of colds and flu, containing not more than 30 milligrams of ephedrine per dose, with a maximum daily dose not exceeding 120 milligrams, subject to a maximum pack size of 360 milligrams and limited to one pack per customer; (S6)
- except preparations and mixtures intended for application to the skin, eyes, ears and nares and containing 1 percent or less of ephedrine. (S1)
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, lines 1899 to 1907
S1: Ephedrine
- preparations and mixtures intended for application to the skin, eyes, ears and nares and containing 1 percent or less of ephedrine, and not intended for export; (S6)
- except products registered in terms of the Act, not intended for export, and being oral preparations and mixtures, in combination with another pharmacologically active substance and intended for the symptomatic relief of colds and flu, containing not more than 30 milligrams of ephedrine per dose, with a maximum daily dose not exceeding 120 milligrams, subject to a maximum pack size of 360 milligrams and limited to one pack per customer. (S2)
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, lines 410 to 419
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
SAHPRA has not published a professional information or patient information leaflet for this product.