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Altipres 10 mg/5mL

Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl · LIQUID · Alternative Pharmacal Corporation

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Altipres is a liquid containing dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl at 10 mg/5mL, taken oral. Manufactured by Alternative Pharmacal Corporation.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Altipres
Generic Name
Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl
NDC Code (Product)
53163-104
Manufacturer
Alternative Pharmacal Corporation
Strength
10 mg/5mL
Dosage Form
LIQUID
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
M012
Drug Class
Expectorant [EPC]
Marketing Start
05/01/2013

Recall History

No Recall History

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

Uses temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritations as may occur with the common cold helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes temporarily releives nasal congestion due to the common cold.

Dosage & Administration

Directions Do not exceed more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period. Age Dose Adults and children 12 years of age and over take 4 teaspoonfuls (20 mL) every 4 hours Children 6 to under 12 years of age take 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 4 hours Children 2 to under 6 years of age take 1 teaspoonfuls (5 mL) every 4 hours Children under 2 years of age do not use

Warnings

Warnings Do not use in a child who is 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 child's prescription drug contains an MAOI; ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. Ask a doctor before use if your child has heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to enlargement of prostate gland a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chrinic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema. When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor if your child gets nervous, dizzy, or sleepless symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever cough lasts for more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied with a fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of serious condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Altipres used for?

Altipres contains Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl. It is a liquid taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is Altipres a controlled substance?

Altipres is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Altipres?

The generic name for Altipres is Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl. There are 12 other brand versions of Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl.

What is the NDC code for Altipres 10 mg/5mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Altipres 10 mg/5mL is 53163-104, listed by Alternative Pharmacal Corporation.