DIABETIC TUSSIN NIGHTTIME COLD AND FLU- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr, and diphenhydramine hcl liquid
Health Care Products
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Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg
Purposes
Pain Relief
Cough Suppressant
Antihistamine
Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms including:
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- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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- sore throat
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- headache
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- minor aches and pains
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- muscular aches
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- fever
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- runny nose and sneezing
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
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- adults take more than 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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- child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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- adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than two days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
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- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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- 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.
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- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- liver disease
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- glaucoma
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- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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- trouble urinating due to enlargement of the prostate gland
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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- a chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
if the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin, tranquilizers or sedatives.
When using this product:
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- you may get very drowsy
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- avoid alcoholic drinks
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- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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- excitability may occur, especially in small children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- redness or swelling is present
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- new symptoms occur
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- cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
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- take every 4 to 6 hours
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- do not exceed more than 5 doses in 24 hours for children under 12 years of age
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- do not exceed more than 6 doses in 24 hours for adults and children over 12 years of age
adults & children 12 years & over
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10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls)
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children 6 years to under 12 years
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5 mL (1 teaspoonful)
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children under 6 years
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ask a doctor
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Other information
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Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 8.4 mg per teaspoonful (5 mL)
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- Store at room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
Acesulfame potassium, aspartame, citric acid, hypromellose, menthol, methylparaben, natural & artificial orange flavor, polyethylene glycol, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, purified water. Sodium citrate may be used to adjust pH.
Questions or comments?
Call: 1-800-899-3116, Mon-Thurs 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST, Fri 9:00 am - 2:30 pm EST.
Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.
Rev. 452:04 12/11
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NDC 61787-452-04
Diabetic Tussin®
DECONGESTANT FREE
Nighttime
Cold & Flu
FEVER, HEADACHE
BODY ACHES
COUGHS
SNEEZING
RUNNY NOSE
Liquid
NO
Sodium
Sorbitol
Fructose
& Dyes
ACETAMINOPHEN
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl
SAFE FOR DIABETICS
SUGAR & ALCOHOL FREE!
GLUTEN FREE
4 FL OZ (118 mL)