2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 28-448 — Ephedrine; label; requirements.

Section 28-448
Ephedrine; label; requirements.

Food or dietary supplements containing ephedrine as described in subdivision (g)(3) of Schedule IV of section 28-405 shall be packaged with a prominent label securely affixed to each package that legibly states:

(1) The total amount in milligrams of ephedrine or ephedrine group alkaloids in a serving or dosage unit and a dose limitation of not more than twenty-five milligrams of ephedrine or ephedrine alkaloids;

(2) The amount of the food or dietary supplement that constitutes a serving or dosage unit;

(3) That the maximum recommended twenty-four-hour serving or dosage for an adult human is one hundred milligrams;

(4) That consumption of more than the recommended serving or dosage for the food or dietary supplement, or that consumption of a serving or dosage at a more frequent interval than recommended, may increase the risk of adverse effects; and

(5) The following warning:

WARNING: Not intended for use by anyone under the age of 18. Do not use this product if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult a health care professional before using this product if you have heart disease, thyroid disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, depression or other psychiatric condition, glaucoma, difficulty in urinating, prostate enlargement, or seizure disorder, if you are using a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or any other prescription drug, or if you are using an over-the-counter drug containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine (ingredients found in certain allergy, asthma, cough/cold, and weight control products). Discontinue use and call a health care professional immediately if you experience rapid heartbeat, dizziness, severe headache, shortness of breath, or other similar symptoms.

Source:

Laws 2001, LB 113, § 1

~Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2006