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Gericare senna syrup - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 57896-472
Drug Name

Gericare senna syrup

Type Brand
Active Ingredients
Sennosides 8.8 mg/5ml
Route ORAL
Dosage Form LIQUID
RxCUI drug identifier 702311
Application Number M007
Labeler Name Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
57896-472-08 237 ml in 1 bottle (57896-472-08)
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active ingredient (in each 5 ml teaspoonful): Sennosides 8.8 mg

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
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 doctor 3 teaspoons in the morning and 3 teaspoons at bedtime Under 12 years of age ask a doctor ask a doctor
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

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
Inactive ingredients: Artificial and natural chocolate flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, and sucrose.

Indications and usage

A statement of each of the drug products indications for use, such as for the treatment, prevention, mitigation, cure, or diagnosis of a disease or condition, or of a manifestation of a recognized disease or condition, or for the relief of symptoms associated with a recognized disease or condition. This field may also describe any relevant limitations of use.
relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) generally causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours

Purpose

Information about the drug product’s indications for use.
Laxative

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
GeriCare Senna Syrup Sennosides METHYLPARABEN PROPYLENE GLYCOL PROPYLPARABEN WATER SUCROSE SENNOSIDES SENNOSIDES

Package label principal display panel

The content of the principal display panel of the product package, usually including the product’s name, dosage forms, and other key information about the drug product.
Display

Keep out of reach of children

Information pertaining to whether the product should be kept out of the reach of children, and instructions about what to do in the case of accidental contact or ingestion, if appropriate.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Questions

A telephone number of a source to answer questions about a drug product. Sometimes available days and times are also noted.
Questions or comments? 1-800-540-3765

Pregnancy

Information about effects the drug may have on pregnant women or on a fetus. This field may be ommitted if the drug is not absorbed systemically and the drug is not known to have a potential for indirect harm to the fetus. It may contain information about the established pregnancy category classification for the drug. (That information is nominally listed in the teratogenic_effects field, but may be listed here instead.)
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Storage and handling

Information about safe storage and handling of the drug product.
Store at room temperature 15 o - 25 o C (59 o - 77 o F) TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use if foil seal over bottle opening is torn, broken, or missing.

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
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.

Disclaimer: Do not rely on openFDA or Phanrmacy Near Me to make decisions regarding medical care. While we make every effort to ensure that data is accurate, you should assume all results are unvalidated. Source: OpenFDA, Healthporta Drugs API