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FDA Label for Gericare Senna Syrup

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Table of Contents

    1. OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT
    2. OTC - PURPOSE
    3. INDICATIONS & USAGE
    4. WARNINGS
    5. PREGNANCY
    6. OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
    7. DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
    8. STORAGE AND HANDLING
    9. INACTIVE INGREDIENT
    10. OTC - QUESTIONS
    11. PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Gericare Senna Syrup Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Geri-care Pharmaceutical 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



Active ingredient (in each 5 ml teaspoonful): Sennosides 8.8 mg 


Otc - Purpose



Laxative


Indications & Usage



  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Warnings



Do not use

  • laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.

    • Ask a doctor or pharmacis before use if you have

    • stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
    • noticed a change in bowel habits that lasts over two weeks.

      • Stop use and ask a doctor if

      you have rectal bleeding or failure to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. These may indicate a serious condition.


Pregnancy



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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.


Dosage & Administration



  • Shake well before using
  • Do not exceed recommended dose
    • Age Starting Dose Maximum Dose
    adults and children 12 years and older 2-3 teaspoonfuls once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed or as recommended by a doctor3 teaspoons in the morning and 3 teaspoons at bedtime
    Under 12 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor


Inactive Ingredient



Inactive ingredients: Artificial and natural chocolate flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, and sucrose.


Otc - Questions



Questions or comments? 1-800-540-3765


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