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Scot-Tussin Original SF Multi-Symptom

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
SCOT-TUSSIN Pharmacal Co., Inc.
Label updated
2013-01-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · PHENIRAMINE MALEATE · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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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
  • 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.
age dose
Adults and children
over 12 years old
2 teaspoons
(2 tsp. 10ml.)
every 6 hours
Children under
12 years old
DO NOT USE
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.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

SCOT-
TUSSIN
MULTI-SYMPTOM
COLD & ALLERGY

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f142eec2-1764-4086-b24e-fbff358ed8df · Version 6
NDC: 0372-0004