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Altipres-B 4 mg/5mL

BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE · LIQUID · Alternative Pharmacal Corporation

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Plain English

Altipres-B is a prescription liquid containing brompheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride at 4 mg/5mL, taken oral. Manufactured by Alternative Pharmacal Corporation.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Altipres-B
Generic Name
BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
NDC Code (Product)
53163-101
Manufacturer
Alternative Pharmacal Corporation
Strength
4 mg/5mL
Dosage Form
LIQUID
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Application #
M012
Drug Class
Adrenergic alpha1-Agonists [MoA]; Sigma-1 Agonist [EPC]
Marketing Start
11/01/2012

Recall History

No Recall History

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

Uses temporarily relieves symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: sneezing itchy nose or throat runny nose itchy, water eyes nasal congestion temporarily controls cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation associated with inhaled irritants temporarily restores freer breathing through nose

Dosage & Administration

Directions Do not exceed more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period. adults and children 12 years of age and over take 1 teaspoonfuls (5 mL) every 4 hours children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1/2 teaspoonfuls (2.5mL) every 4 hours children 2 years to under 6 years of age ask a doctor children under 2 years of age do not use

Warnings

Warnings Do not use 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. Do not use on a child under 2 years of age. Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease glaucoma diabetes cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema Ask a doctor or a pharmacist before giving this product to children who are taking sedatives or tranquilizers if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Altipres-B used for?

Altipres-B contains BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE. It is a liquid taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is Altipres-B a controlled substance?

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

What is the generic name for Altipres-B?

The generic name for Altipres-B is BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE. There are 3 other brand versions of BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE.

What is the NDC code for Altipres-B 4 mg/5mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Altipres-B 4 mg/5mL is 53163-101, listed by Alternative Pharmacal Corporation.

Product NDC

53163-101

Package NDC

53163-101-16

Not medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making any medication decisions.

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