FDA Label for Scot-tussin Dm Sf Maximum Strength Cough Cold
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Scot-tussin Dm Sf Maximum Strength Cough Cold Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Scot-tussin Pharmacal Co., Inc.. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Active Ingredients
(in each 5 mL. tsp. teaspoon)
*Chlorpheniramine Maleate USP 2mg
Dextromethorphan HBr. USP 15mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Cough Suppressant
Uses
- Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold. Quiets and calms a dry cough.
- Temporarily relieves runny nose and sneezing, itching of the nose and throat, and itchy watery eyes due to upper respiratory symptoms.
Warnings
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT TO SEDATE CHILDREN
Do Not Use
- more than the recommended dosage.
- if you are 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 pharmacists before taking this product.
Ask A Doctor Before Use Is You Have
- Persistent or a chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema, or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus).
- Difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland.
- Glaucoma.
- Thyroid disease.
When Using This Product
- May cause drowsiness. Alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect. Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking this product. If you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers, consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
- Chough lasts more than seven days, returns or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding,
Do Not Use.
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
In case of overdose get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions:
- Follow Dosage Chart.
- Do not take more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period.
- This product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age.
| age | dose |
| Adults and children over 12 years old | 2 teaspoons (2 tsp. 10 ml) every 6 hours |
| Children Under 12 years old | DO NOT USE |
Other Information
- Store at 20° – 25° C (68° – 77° F).
- Do not refrigerate.
- Dosage cup provided.
Inactive Ingredients
Ammonium Glycrrhizate, Citric Acid, Clear Cherry-Strawberry Flavor, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Menthol, Methyl Paraben, Potassium Benzoate, Propyl Paraben, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water.
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NDC 0372-0036-04
SCOT-TUSSIN
DM
Maximum Strength
COUGH SUPPRESSANT & COLD RELIEF
4 FL OZ (118 ml)
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