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Geri-kot

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp
Label updated
2024-10-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
SENNOSIDES
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Sennosides 8.6 mg

Purpose

Laxative

Uses
  • relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
  • generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
Warnings

Do not use for more than one week unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor 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 fail 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.

Label information

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

Directions

• do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours

Age
Starting Dose
Maximum Dose
adults and children 12 years of age and older
2 tablets once a day preferably at bedtime; increase as needed, or as directed by a doctor
4 tablets in the morning and 4 tablets at bedtime
children under 12 years
ask a doctor



Other information
  • each tablet contains: calcium 40 mg
  • Tamper Evident: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken
  • store at 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 25c822ee-f23a-365e-e063-6394a90a06ee · Version 1
NDC: 57896-434