Altipres Pediatric
Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl · Liquid · Oral
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients (in each 5 mL tsp.) Purpose Dextromethorphan HBr ............... 5 mg ................ Cough Suppressant Guaifenesin .............................. 75 mg ................ Expectorant Phenylephrine HCl ..................... 2.5 mg ................... Nasal Decongestant
Purpose
Purpose Cough Suppressant Expectorant Nasal Decongestant
Uses
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.
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.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
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
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients: Artificial and natural flavors, Citric acid, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, and sucralose
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-305-403-3788
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Advanced Generic Corporation (revised Dec 30, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
- Guaifenesin in 1 product
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in 1 product
Altipres Pediatric NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45737-105 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 5 mg/5mL; Guaifenesin 75 mg/5mL; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/5mL Liquid | Advanced Generic Corporation | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Altipres Pediatric used for?
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.
Who makes Altipres Pediatric?
Altipres Pediatric is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Advanced Generic Corporation.