Altipres
Dextromethorphan HBr, Guaifenesin, Phenylephrine HCl · Liquid · Oral
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients (in each 5 mL tsp.) Purpose Dextromethorphan HBr ............... 10 mg ................ Cough Suppressant Guaifenesin .............................. 200 mg ................ Expectorant Phenylephrine HCl ..................... 5 mg ................... Nasal Decongestant
Purpose
Purpose Cough Suppressant Expectorant Nasal Decongestant
Uses
Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold and cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Warnings
Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to the enlargement of the prostate gland a cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) cough that lasts or is chronic as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema When using this product, do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask doctor if you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless 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 fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition
Do not use
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 an MAOI; ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product -Do not use- in a child under 2 years of age
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 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 adults and children 12 years of age and over take 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 4 hours children 6 to under 12 years of age take 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) every 4 hours children 2 years to under 6 years of age take 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5 mL) every 4 hours children under 2 years of age ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients citric acid, flavor, FD&C Red #40, flavor, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, 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 Alternative Pharmacal 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 NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53163-104 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg/5mL; Guaifenesin 200 mg/5mL; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg/5mL Liquid | Alternative Pharmacal Corporation | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Altipres used for?
Uses helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to drain bronchial tubes temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to the common cold and cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
Who makes Altipres?
Altipres is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Alternative Pharmacal Corporation.