Label: GERICARE SENNA SYRUP- sennosides liquid

  • NDC Code(s): 57896-472-08
  • Packager: Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Updated April 13, 2022

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • STORAGE AND HANDLING

    • Store at room temperature 15 o - 25 oC (59 o - 77 oF)

    TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use if foil seal over bottle opening is torn, broken, or missing.

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

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

  • QUESTIONS

    Questions or comments? 1-800-540-3765

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GERICARE SENNA SYRUP 
    sennosides liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:57896-472
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    SENNOSIDES (UNII: 3FYP5M0IJX) (SENNOSIDES - UNII:3FYP5M0IJX) SENNOSIDES8.8 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHOCOLATEImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:57896-472-08237 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/13/2022
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart33404/13/2022
    Labeler - Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp. (611196254)
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