OTC Medication Information: GeriCare Senna Syrup
GERICARE SENNA SYRUP- sennosides liquid
Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp.
Active ingredient (in each 5 ml teaspoonful): Sennosides 8.8 mg
Laxative
- relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
- generally causes bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
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.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
- 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 |
- 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.
Inactive ingredients: Artificial and natural chocolate flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, and sucrose.
Questions or comments? 1-800-540-3765
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Labeler — Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp. (611196254) |
Revised: 03/2024 Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp.
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