Diabetic Tussin Nighttime Cold and Flu 61787-516
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 10 mL)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 20 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Purposes
Pain Relief
Cough Suppressant
Antihistamine
Uses
temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms including:
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- sore throat
- headache
- minor aches and pains
- muscular aches
- fever
- runny nose and sneezing
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
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.
- adults take more than 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product
Do not use
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- glaucoma
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- trouble urinating due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- 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:
- you may get very drowsy
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- excitability may occur, especially in small children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- redness or swelling is present
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- new symptoms occur
- pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts
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
| Adults | 10 mL (2 teaspoons) |
| Children under 12 years | ask a doctor |
- take every 4 to 6 hours
- do not exceed more than 6 doses in 24 hours for adults and children over 12 years of age
Other information
- Store at room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
Acesulfame potassium, artificial raspberry flavor, hypromellose, menthol, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, purified water, and sucralose. Citric acid may be used to adjust pH.