Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)
Sennosides 8.6 mg
Geri-kot Tablet
FDA Label NDC 57896-454
Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions
Structured Product Label
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Geri-care Pharmaceutical Corp for the product Geri-kot (NDC 57896-454). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.
This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding active ingredient (in each tablet), purpose, uses, warnings, otc - keep out of reach of children, directions, other information, inactive ingredients, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.
Label Section Quick Index
Purpose
Laxative
Uses
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings
Do not use
for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you
- have abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
- have noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks
Stop use and ask a doctor if you have rectal bleeding or fail to
have a bowel movement after use of a laxative.
These may indicate a serious condition
.
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.
Directions
• do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours
| Age
| Starting Dose
| Maximum Dose
|
|---|---|---|
| adults and children 12 years of age and older
| 2 tablets once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed, or as directed by a doctor
| 4 tablets in the morning and 4 tablets at bedtime
|
| children under 12 years
| ask a doctor
|
Other Information
- each tablet contains: calcium 40 mg
- Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken
- store at room temperature
Inactive Ingredients
cellulose, croscarmellose sodium,
dicalcium phosphate, hypromellose*, magnesium silicate*,
magnesium stearate, mineral oil*, PEG*, silica*, wax*.
*May contain these ingredients
* Please review the disclaimer below.
