Label: GERI-TUSSIN- guaifenesin liquid

  • NDC Code(s): 57896-693-16
  • Packager: Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    In each 5 mL teaspoonful

    Guaifenesin - 100 mg

  • PURPOSE

    Purpose

    Expectorant

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses

    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

    Do not use

    • if you ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients in this product

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    • 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 persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.

  • PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

    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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    Directions

    • do not take more than 6 doses in a 24 hour period
    • do not exceed recommended dose
     adults and children 12 years and over 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls every 4 hours
     children under 12 years ask a doctor

  • 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

  • QUESTIONS

    Questions or comments? 1-800-540-3765

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    GeriTuss

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GERI-TUSSIN 
    guaifenesin liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:57896-693
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN100 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:57896-693-16473 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product05/01/2019
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34105/01/2019
    Labeler - Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp (611196254)
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