Label: ALTITUSS- dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin liquid

  • NDC Code(s): 53163-113-16
  • Packager: Alternative Pharmacal Corporation
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated December 23, 2020

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active Ingredients (in each 7.5 mL)                Purpose

    Dextromethorphan HBr.............. 15 mg ........ Cough suppressant

    Glyceryl Guaiacolate .................. 150 mg ...... Expectorant

  • PURPOSE

    Purpose

    Cough suppressant

    Expectorant

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    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.

  • WARNINGS

    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:

     Cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

    Cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema

    When using this product 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.

  • PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health profession 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.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    Directions Do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period.

     Adults and children 12 years of age and over 10 ml (2tsp) every 4 hours
     Children 6 years to under 12 years of age 5 ml (1tsp) every 4 hours
     Children 2 years to under 6 years of age 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) every 4 hours
     Children under 2 years Consult a doctor

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactiveingredients

    Citric acid, flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, and sucralose

  • QUESTIONS

    Questions or comments? 1-786-507-1566

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Altituss Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALTITUSS 
    dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:53163-113
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE15 mg  in 7.5 mL
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN150 mg  in 7.5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:53163-113-16473 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product03/01/2015
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34103/01/2015
    Labeler - Alternative Pharmacal Corporation (078528214)