Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF : Uses, Side Effects, Interactions

Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF (Dextromethorphan)

Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF (Dextromethorphan) is used to temporarily relieve cough caused by the common cold, the flu, or other conditions. Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF will relieve a cough but will not treat the cause of the cough or speed recovery. Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF is in a class of medications called antitussives. It works by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.

How should this medicine be used?

Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF comes as a liquid-filled capsule, a chewable tablet, a dissolving strip, a solution (liquid), an extended-release (long-acting) suspension (liquid), and a lozenge to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 4 to 12 hours as needed. Follow the directions on the package or prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.

Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF should only be used according to the label or package directions. Do not take more than the recommended amount of Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF in a 24-hour period. Refer to the package or prescription label to determine the amount contained in each dose. Taking Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF in large amounts can cause serious side effects or death.

Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF comes alone and in combination with antihistamines, cough suppressants, and decongestants. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on which product is best for your symptoms. Check nonprescription cough and cold product labels carefully before using 2 or more products at the same time. These products may contain the same active ingredient(s) and taking them together could cause you to receive an overdose. This is especially important if you will be giving cough and cold medications to a child.

Nonprescription cough and cold combination products, including products that contain Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF, can cause serious side effects or death in young children. Do not give these products to children younger than 4 years of age. If you give these products to children 4-11 years of age, use caution and follow the package directions carefully.

If you are giving Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF or a combination product that contains Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF (dextromethorphan) to a child, read the package label carefully to be sure that it is the right product for a child of that age. Do not give Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF (dextromethorphan) products that are made for adults to children.

Before you give a Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF (dextromethorphan) product to a child, check the package label to find out how much medication the child should receive. Give the dose that matches the child’s age on the chart. Ask the child’s doctor if you don’t know how much medication to give the child.

If you are taking the liquid, do not use a household spoon to measure your dose. Use the measuring spoon or cup that came with the medication or use a spoon made especially for measuring medication.

If you are using the dissolving strips, place them on your tongue and swallow after they melt.

If you are taking the chewable tablets you can allow them to melt in your mouth or you can chew them before swallowing.

If you are taking the extended-release suspension, shake the bottle well before each use to mix the medication evenly.

If you are taking the lozenges, allow them to slowly melt in your mouth.

Stop taking Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF and call your doctor if your cough does not get better within 7 days, if your cough goes away and comes back, or if your cough occurs with a fever, rash, or headache.

Other uses for this medicine

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

What special precautions should I follow?

Before taking Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF,

  • tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in the product you plan to take. Check the package label for a list of the ingredients.
  • do not take Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF if you are taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), and tranylcypromine (Parnate), or if you have stopped taking an MAO inhibitor within the past 2 weeks.
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.
  • tell your doctor if you smoke, if you have a cough that occurs with a large amount of phlegm (mucus), or if you have or have ever had breathing problems such as asthma, emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.
  • tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF, call your doctor.
  • if you have phenylketonuria (PKU, an inherited condition in which a special diet must be followed to prevent mental retardation), you should know that some brands of chewable tablets that contain Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF (dextromethorphan) may be sweetened with aspartame, a source of phenylalanine.

What special dietary instructions should I follow?

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

What should I do if I forget a dose?

Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF is usually taken as needed. If your doctor has told you to take Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

What side effects can this medication cause?

Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

  • dizziness
  • lightheadedness
  • drowsiness
  • nervousness
  • restlessness
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • stomach pain

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

  • rash

Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you experience any unusual problems while you are taking this medication.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).

What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).

Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. Talk to your pharmacist or contact your local garbage/recycling department to learn about take-back programs in your community. See the FDA’s Safe Disposal of Medicines website (http://goo.gl/c4Rm4p) for more information if you do not have access to a take-back program.

It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers (such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers) are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily. To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location – one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach. http://www.upandaway.org

In case of emergency/overdose

In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at 1-800-222-1222. Information is also available online at https://www.poisonhelp.org/help. If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can’t be awakened, immediately call emergency services at 911.

Symptoms of overdose may include:

  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • unsteadiness
  • changes in vision
  • difficulty breathing
  • fast heartbeat
  • hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
  • seizures
  • coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time)

What other information should I know?

Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF.

It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

Brand names

  • Babee Cof®
  • Benylin®
  • Children’s Robitussin Cough Long-Acting®
  • Dexalone®
  • Diabetuss®
  • Pertussin ES®
  • Scot-Tussin Diabetes CF®
  • Silphen DM®
  • Vicks DayQuil Cough®
  • Vicks Formula 44 Custom Care Dry Cough®
  • Zicam Cough MAX®

Disclaimer: DrLinex has made every effort to ensure that all information is factually accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date. However, this article should not be used as a licensed health care professional’s choice of knowledge and expertise. You should always consult your doctor or other health care professional before taking any medication. The information given here is subject to change and it has not been used to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions or adverse effects. The lack of warning or other information for any drug does not indicate that the combination of medicine or medication is safe, effective or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.

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