ProductScot-Tussin DM Maximum Strength Cough Suppressant and Cold Relief
Active ingredientCHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
Label structure10 sections
Indications and uses
temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with cold. Quiets and calms a dry cough. temporarily relieves runny nose and sneezing, itching of the nose and throat, and itchy watery eyes due to upper respiratory symptoms.
Dosage and administration
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. 10 ml) every 6 hours Children under 12 years old DO NOT USE store at 20° - 25° C (68° - 77° F). do not refrigerate. dosage cup provided.
temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with cold. Quiets and calms a dry cough.
temporarily relieves runny nose and sneezing, itching of the nose and throat, and itchy watery eyes due to upper respiratory symptoms.
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT TO SEDATE CHILDREN
Do not use:
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more than the recommended dosage.
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 if you have
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persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema, or if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus).
difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland.
glaucoma.
thyroid disease.
When using this product
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may cause drowsiness. Alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect. Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking this product. If you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers, consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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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,
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Do Not Use.
Keep out of reach of children.
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In case of accidental overdose get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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.
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