Altipres B Drug Information
Generic name: BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Uses of Altipres B
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
Dosage & Administration of Altipres B
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | take 1 teaspoonfuls (5 mL) every 4 hours |
|---|---|
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | take 1/2 teaspoonfuls (2.5mL) every 4 hours |
| children 2 years to under 6 years of age | ask a doctor |
| children under 2 years of age | do not use |
Warnings & Cautions for Altipres B
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
Pregnancy Safety for Altipres B
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Contraindications for Altipres B
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 Stop use and ask a doctor if 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 fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Overdosage Information for Altipres B
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.
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