FDA Label for Geri-tussin DM
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Geri-tussin DM Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Geri-care Pharmaceuticals, Corp. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Otc - Active Ingredient
in each 10 mL = 2 teaspoonfuls
Dextromethorphan HBr - 20 mg
Guaifenesin - 200 mg
Otc - Purpose
Purpose
Cough suppressant
Expectorant
Indications & Usage
Uses
- temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus)
- helps thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
Warnings
Warnings
Do not use • if you are now 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.
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a cough with too much phlegm (mucus)
- a cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back or is accompanied by fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children.In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Dosage & Administration
Directions
- take every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor
- do not take more than 6 doses in 24 hours
- do not exceed recommended dose
Adults and children 12 years and over | 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) |
Children under 12 years | do not use |
Other Information
- each 10 mL contains: sodium 20 mg
- store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- protect from freezing
- do not refrigerate
- protect from light
- TAMPER-EVIDENT:Do not use if foil seal over bottle opening is torn, broken or missing.
- PHARMACIST:Preserve and dispense in a tight, light resistant container with a child resistant cap as defined in the USP.
Inactive Ingredient
Inactive ingredients:artificial and natural cherry flavor, citric acid, FD&C Red #40, menthol, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sucralose.
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Package Label.Principal Display Panel
Geri Care®
GERI - TUSSIN DM
SUGAR FREE ♦ ALCOHOL FREE
COUGH SUPPRESSANT
EXPECTORANT
For ages 12 years and over
Distributed by: GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS CORP. 1295 Towbin Avenue Lakewood, NJ 08701
Code# L-011
REV.: 03/23
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