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Scot-Tussin Senior SF DMEXP

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
SCOT-TUSSIN Pharmacal Co., Inc.
Label updated
2013-02-04
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE · GUAIFENESIN
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Active Ingredients:

(in each 5 mL. tsp. teaspoon )

Dextromethorphan HBr. USP 15mg

Guaifenesin USP 200mg

Purpose

Cough Suppressant

Expectorant

Uses
  • Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold. Quiets and calms a dry cough.
  • Helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive thereby relieving chest congestion.
Warnings

*Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine.

Do not use

  • more than the recommended dosage.
  • If drowsiness occurs, do not drive or operate machinery.
  • 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 is you have

  • A chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema.
  • Difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland.
  • A Cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus).
  • Glaucoma.
  • Thyroid disease.

Stop use a nd ask a doctor if

  • 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 ,

Do Not Use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • 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
Other Information
  • Each teaspoon contains Phenylalanine 7.5 mg.
  • Store at 20º – 25º C (68º – 77º F).
  • Do not refrigerate.
  • Dosage cup provided.
Inactive Ingredients

*Aspartame (see warning), Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Menthol, Methyl Paraben, Peppermint Stick Flavor, Propyl Paraben, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 0372-0050-04

SCOT-TUSSIN

SENIOR

Maximum Strength COUGH SUPPRESSANT & EXPECTORANT

4 FL OZ (118 ml)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4f0aefe3-e80f-44b8-bc24-1a325f36c2d3 · Version 5
NDC: 0372-0050