Scot-Tussin Diabetic

Scot-Tussin Diabetic is a cough suppressant used to relieve cough from the common cold or flu.

Scot-Tussin Diabetic will not treat a cough caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Many brands and forms of dextromethorphan are available. Not all brands are mentioned in this leaflet.

Scot-Tussin Diabetic may also be used for reasons not included in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Cold or cough medicine is only for short-term use until your symptoms clear up.

Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, or if you have a fever, rash, or headaches.

If you need surgery or medical tests, tell your surgeon or doctor ahead of time that you have taken Scot-Tussin Diabetic in the past few days.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Do not freeze.

Do not use Scot-Tussin Diabetic if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

Do not use Scot-Tussin Diabetic if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. A harmful drug interaction could happen. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

You should not use Scot-Tussin Diabetic if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe for you if you have any medical conditions.

Scot-Tussin Diabetic should not be given to a child younger than 12 years old.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

This medicine may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Scot-Tussin Diabetic may cause serious side effects. Stop using Scot-Tussin Diabetic and call your doctor immediately if you have:

• severe nervousness or confusion;
• severe dizziness or drowsiness;
• blurred vision; or
• painful or difficult urination.

Common side effects of Scot-Tussin Diabetic may include:

• nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite;
• dizziness;
• tingling; or
• feeling restless.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Since cough or cold medicine is taken as needed, you may not follow a specific dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's almost time for your next dose, just skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Do not drive or do anything dangerous until you know how Scot-Tussin Diabetic will affect you. Your reactions might be affected.

Drinking alcohol can make some side effects of this medicine worse.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking any over-the-counter medicines that may have ingredients similar to Scot-Tussin Diabetic.

Avoid using this medicine with other drugs that cause drowsiness or slow your breathing (such as opioid medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medication, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this medication guide.