ALTIPRES-B- brompheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride liquid

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: IXA7C9ZN03) (BROMPHENIRAMINE - UNII:H57G17P2FN), DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS), PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV)

Available from:

Alternative Pharmacal Corporation

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Purpose Antihistamine Cough Suppressant Nasal Decongestant 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 Do not give this product to children who have a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis, or who have glaucoma, without first consulting the child's doctor. When using this product - do not use more than directed - may cause drowsiness - avoid alcoholic drink - alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness effect - be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery - excitability may occur, especially in children - you get nervous, dizzy or sleeplessness - symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever - cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by f

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

ALTIPRES-B- BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE,
PHENYLEPHRINE
HYDROCHLORIDE 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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DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH 5 ML TSP) PURPOSE
Brompheniramine maleate 4 mg Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg Nasal Decongestant
PURPOS E
Antihistamine
Cough Suppressant
Nasal Decongestant
US ES
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
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
Do not give this product to children who have a breathing problem such
as chronic bronchitis, or who
have glaucoma, without first consulting the child's doctor.
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
DO NOT USE MORE THAN DIRECTED
may cause drowsiness
avoid alcoholic dri