FDA Label for Scot-tussin Senior Sf Dmexp

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Scot-tussin Senior Sf Dmexp 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)

Dextromethorphan HBr. USP 15mg

Guaifenesin USP 200mg


Purpose



Cough Suppressant

Expectorant


Uses



  • Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold. Quiets and calms a dry cough.
  • Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive thereby relieving chest congestion.

Warnings



*Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine.


Do Not Use



  • more than the recommended dosage.
  • If drowsiness occurs, do not drive or operate machinery.
  • 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 pharmacist before taking this product.

Ask A Doctor Before Use Is You Have



  • A chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema.
  • Difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland.
  • A Cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus).
  • Glaucoma.
  • Thyroid disease.

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • Cough 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 accidental 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.
  • agedose
    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



  • Each teaspoon contains Phenylalanine 7.5 mg.
  • Store at 20° – 25° C (68° – 77° F).
  • Do not refrigerate.
  • Dosage cup provided.

Inactive Ingredients



*Aspartame (see warning), Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Menthol, Methyl Paraben, Peppermint Stick Flavor, Propyl Paraben, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water.


Principal Display Panel



NDC 0372-0050-04

SCOT-TUSSIN

SENIOR

Maximum Strength COUGH SUPPRESSANT & EXPECTORANT

4 FL OZ (118 ml)


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