SCOT-TUSSIN ORIGINAL SF MULTI-SYMPTOM- acetominophen, phenylephrine hydrochloride and pheniramine maleate liquid
SCOT-TUSSIN Pharmacal Co., Inc.
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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Active Ingredient
(in each 5 mL. tsp. teaspoon)
Acetaminophen USP 160 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Active Ingredient
(in each 5 mL. tsp. teaspoon)
Pheniramine Maleate USP 4 mg
Active Ingredient
(in each 5 mL. tsp. teaspoon)
Phenylephrine HCI USP 4 mg
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
- minor aches and pains.
- minor sore throat.
- temporarily reduces fever.
- headaches.
- nasal congestion.
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose.
- itchy nose and throat.
- sneezing.
- itchy, watery eyes.
Warnings
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT TO SEDATE CHILDREN
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophne. Severe liver damange may occur if you take:
- more than 4 doses in 24-hours, which is the maximum daily amount.
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen.
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.
Do not use
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamie 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 MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease.
- heart disease.
- high blood pressure.
- thyroid disease.
- diabetes.
- glaucoma.
- a breathing problem such as emphysema, asthma or chronic broncititis.
- trouble uritinating due to an enlarged prostate gland.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
When using this product
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do not use more than directed.
- avoid alcoholic drinks.
- drowsiness may occur.
- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness.
- 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 sleepless.
- pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days.
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days.
- redness or swelling is present.
- new symptoms occur.
- sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting.
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. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- do not use more than directed - see Liver warning.
- 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. 10ml.) every 6 hours |
Children under 12 years old | DO NOT USE |
Other Information
- each teaspoon (5 ml.) contains:
Potassium 17.5 mg.
- Store at 20º – 25º C (68º – 77º F).
- do not refrigerate.
- dosage cup provided.
Inactive Ingredients
ammonium glycyrrhizate, citric acid, clear cherry-strawberry flavor, glycerin, hydroxyethylcellulose, methyl paraben, polyethylene glycol, potassium benzoate, potassium citrate, propyl paraben, purified water, sucralose.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
SCOT-
TUSSIN
MULTI-SYMPTOM
COLD & ALLERGY
SCOT-TUSSIN Pharmacal Co., Inc.