ALTILAN CL- dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl, chlorpheniramine maleate liquid

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS), PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV), CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U)

Available from:

Alternative Pharmacal Corporation

INN (International Name):

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE

Composition:

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15 mg in 5 mL

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Cough suppressant Nasal Decongestant Antihistamine Uses Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes. Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold.

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

ALTILAN CL- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL, CHLORPHENIRAMINE
MALEATE LIQUID
ALTERNATIVE PHARMACAL CORPORATION
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may be marketed if they_
_comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not
evaluated whether this product complies._
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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH 5 ML) PURPOSE
Dextromethorphan HBr.............. 15 mg ........ Cough suppressant
Phenylephrine HCL .................. 10 mg ...... Nasal Decongestant
Chlorpheniramine Maleate........ 4 mg ........ Antihistamine
Cough suppressant
Nasal Decongestant
Antihistamine
US ES
Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain
bronchial tubes. Temporarily
relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may
occur with a cold.
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 you are taking a prescription drug that
contains MAOI; ask your doctor or
pharmacist before taking this product.
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE:
A persistant cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If cough
persists for more than a week, tends to
recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache.
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
do not exceed the recommended dosage
excitability may occur, especially in children
drowsiness may occur
avoid alcoholic beverages
alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
WHEN USING THIS PROUCT DO NOT USE MORE THAN DIRECTED.
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF:
cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is
accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be
signs of a serious condition.
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
ask a health profession before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
In case of overdose, get medical help or c