Label: SCOT-TUSSIN SENIOR SF DMEXP- dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

  • 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 20º – 25º C (68º – 77º 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)

    NDC 0372-0050-04 SCOT-TUSSIN SENIOR Maximum Strength COUGH SUPPRESSANT & EXPECTORANT 4 FL OZ (118 ml)

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    SCOT-TUSSIN SENIOR SF DMEXP 
    dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0372-0050
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE15 mg  in 5 mL
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN200 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ASPARTAME (UNII: Z0H242BBR1)  
    BENZOIC ACID (UNII: 8SKN0B0MIM)  
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorPEPPERMINT (Peppermint Stick) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0372-0050-04118 mL in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34112/07/1999
    Labeler - SCOT-TUSSIN Pharmacal Co., Inc. (001203918)
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