Scot-Tussin Original SF Multi-Symptom
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
Purpose
Antihistamine
Active Ingredient
(in each 5 mL. tsp. teaspoon)Phenylephrine HCI USP 4 mg
Purpose
Decongestant
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
- 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
| age | dose |
| Adults and childrenover 12 years old | 2 teaspoons(2 tsp. 10ml.)every 6 hours |
| Children under 12 years old | DO NOT USE |
- 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.
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.