Label: ALTIPRES- dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl liquid

  • NDC Code(s): 53163-104-16
  • Packager: Alternative Pharmacal Corporation
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated December 30, 2025

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  • 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

  • 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.

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    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
  • 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 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 INGREDIENT

    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

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Altipres104

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALTIPRES 
    dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hcl liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:53163-104
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg  in 5 mL
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN200 mg  in 5 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRY (Cherry Flavor) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:53163-104-16473 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/01/2013
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01205/01/2013
    Labeler - Alternative Pharmacal Corporation (078528214)