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GERI-PECTATE PEPPERMINT FLAVOR

Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp
GCP Laboratories


FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient (in each 15 mL tablespoon=Tbsp)

Purposes

antidiarrheal and upset stomach reliever

GERI-PECTATE PEPPERMINT FLAVOR Uses

  • relieves diarrhea
  • relieves upset stomach and nausea associated with it

Warnings

Reye’s syndrome:
Allergy alert: Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are

  • allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
  • taking other salicylate products
Do not use if you have
  • an ulcer
  • a bleeding problem
  • bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • fever
  • mucus in the stool
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for
  • anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
  • diabetes
  • gout
  • arthritis
When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • symptoms get worse
  • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
  • diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a
Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  •  shake well before using
  • drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
adults and children 12 years and over
  • take 30 mL= 2 tablespoonfuls (Tbsp)
  • repeat dose every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed
  • do not exceed 8 doses (16 Tbsp or 240 mL) in 24 hours
  • use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
children under 12 years:

GERI-PECTATE PEPPERMINT FLAVOR Other information

  • each 15 mL tablespoon contains: salicylate 130mg, sodium 10 mg
  • protect from freezing
  • avoid excessive heat (over 104F or 40C)
  •  TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use this product if foil seal under cap is missing or broken.
  • visit www.info-xtra.com for health information

Inactive ingredients

caramel, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, FD and C red no. 40, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, purified water, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucrose, titanium dioxide, xanthan gum

package Label

NDC 57896-396-16

GERICARE

effective diarrhea relief

Geri-Pectate


  • anti-diarrheal
  • upset stomach reliever





GERI-PECTATE PEPPERMINT FLAVOR

GERI-PECTATE PEPPERMINT FLAVOR

bismuth subsalicylate LIQUID

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:57896-396
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Bismuth Subsalicylate BISMUTH CATION 262 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
CARAMEL
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM
FD&C RED NO. 40
cellulose, microcrystalline
water
SODIUM SALICYLATE
sorbic acid
SUCROSE
titanium dioxide
XANTHAN GUM
PEPPERMINT OIL

Product Characteristics

Color
red (brownish-red)

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:57896-396-12 355 in 1 BOTTLE

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part335 2000-01-01


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