A 

label is used to give information about a product. It is usually put on the back of
most products. By reading the labels, people will know whether the product is
good to consume or not. Many countries require that packaged food products have
labels containing nutrition facts/information.

The Purpose of Labels.

They are used to give information about the products.

The social functions of food, drink, and medicine labels

1.      To choose food/beverage/medicine which is suitable and safe.

2.      To avoid negative effects of food/beverage/medicine.
3.      To get the best result of medication.
A Label Contains/Generic Structure of Labels

1.      Name of the product,

2.      Name of the brand,
3.      Description of the product,
4.      The ingredients/the contents,
5.      The nutrition facts,
6.      Suggested uses/doses,
7.      Storage, and
8.      Expiry date.

Language Features of Labels

1.      Terms used in the product: serving size, servings per container, dosage,
values.
2.      Using imperative sentence (examples: keep the syrup in a dry place. Keep
away from children, Don’t accept the product if the seal is broken, etc)
3.      Noun phrases (examples: significant source, dietary fiber, saturated fat, etc)
Contoh Label Medicine dan Food.
The example of medicine label

The example of food label

Bagian-Bagian Label Medicine and Food
Parts of Medicine Label

Parts of Food Label

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Choose the correct answer

The following text is for questions 1 to 3

1.      What is the name of the product?

A.     Mustika Jaya.
B.     Ingredients.
C.     Yogyakarta.
D.     Co-milk.
2.      What are the ingredients of the product?
A.     Coffee and milk.
B.     Coffee and sugar.
C.     Coffee, milk, and salt.
D.     Coffee, milk, and sugar.
3.      According to the label, the product should be used . . .
A.     any time
B.     on fifth of March two thousand twenty-three
C.     after fifth of March two thousand twenty-three
 D.     before fifth of March two thousand twenty-three
The following text is for question 4 to 9

DRUG WARNING LABEL

Drowsiness

May cause drowsiness or impair alertness.

Avoid alcohol and drugs with sedative
and/or relaxing effect, especially before
driving a motor vehicle.

Drug dependency

May cause a drug habit. Must not be taken

over a prolonged period.

Talk to your pharmacist

Talk to your pharmacist before using this

product. He/she must explain the specific
instructions to be followed when taking this
medication.

Contraindication

Maybe hazardous to your health if you

suffer from hypertension, prostatic
hypertrophy, hyperthyroidism (goitre), or if
you are taking antidepressants.

Diabetes
Not recommended for diabetics. This
medication may cause adverse effects.

Intolerance

Contains aspirin. Must be avoided if you

suffer from gout, stomach ulcers, asthma, or
if you are taking an anticoagulant agent
(blood thinner).

4.      What is the synonym of "drowsiness"?

A.     Sleepiness.
B.     Happiness.
C.     Tiredness.
D.     Laziness.
5.      "May be hazardous to . . .”(Contraindication)
The antonym of the underlined word is
A.     cheap
B.     high
C.     safe
D.     low
6.      If the medicine is labelled "Drug dependency", this means that . . .
A.     it makes people sleep
B.     it is dangerous for children
C.     it can cause drug addiction
D.     it should be taken for a long time
7.      Why are people with diabetes not recommended to use the medicine?
Because . . .
A.     it may cause adverse effects
B.     it will make the people thin
C.     it can kill the people
 D.     it is very expensive
8.      What kind of drug should be avoided by a person who suffers from gout?
A.     The drug which contains aspirin.
B.     The drug which can cause migraine.
C.     The drug which makes people sleepy.
D.     The drug which is sold on the free market.
9.      Which statement is TRUE according to the text?
A.     It is important to ask for suggestions from a pharmacist before taking a
drug labelled talk to your pharmacist.
B.     If you are taking antidepressants, it is suggested that you take a drug
with the label drowsiness on it.
C.     It is suggested to take a drug with the label Drug dependency for a long
period.
D.     It is alright to ride a motorcycle after taking a drug with the label
drowsiness on it.
10. Look at the pictur

Which activity should not be undertaken when taking the drug with the label
above.
A.     Driving a vehicle.
B.     Sleeping.
C.     Sitting
D.     Eating
11. Look at the picture

The notice means . . .

A.     we have to shake the medicine well before using it
B.     we have to shake the medicine well after using it
C.     we have to prepare a shaker to use the medicine
D.     the medicine is very liquid
12. Look at the picture

The drug should be taken

A.     with meals
B.     before meals
C.     without meals
D.     with a lot of meals
13. Look at the picture
DO NOT DRINK
SOFT DRINK
WHEN TAKING
THIS MEDICATION
The label means..
A.     the medicine contains some soft drink
B.     we should not drink any water when taking the medicine
C.     we should drink plenty of water after taking the medicine
D.     we should not consume soft drinks when taking the medicine
The following text is for questions 14 to 16

14. What does "runny nose" mean?

A.     When there is a lot of dirt blocking your nose.
B.     When the nose produces a lot of liquid.
C.     When the nose has run down.
D.     When you have a long nose.
15. Which of the following sicknesses cannot be relieved by this medicine?
A.     Headaches.
B.     Coughs.
C.     Cancer.
D.     Fever.
16. How does the drug work?
A.     Quickly.
B.     Heavily.
C.     Slowly.
D.     Firmly.

The following text is for questions 17 to 21

YG PHARMACY
111 PINE DRIVE GRANDLAND

NAME : Sarah Connor Dr: Han

               Rx# 2302066448 Exp : 07/08
               ZENDREX 10 mg

One tablet daily

In the evening or at bedtime
CAUTION: Avoid operating a motor
vehicle
                     if drowsiness occurs.

DISCARD AFTER 15/08/23

Keep out of the reach of children
 
STORE AWAY FROM HEAT, DIRECT LIGHT,
OR MOISTURE
17. What is the name of the patient?
A.     James.
B.     Zendrex.
C.     Grandland.
D.     Sarah Connor.
18. What is the name of the drugstore?
A.     Dr James.
B.     YG Pharmacy.
C.     Sarah Connor.
D.     Rx#230206448.
19. The drug is to be taken . . .
A.     two tablets daily
B.     when going to bed
C.     when drowsiness occurs
D.     when operating a motor vehicle
20. Where should the drug be kept?
A.     Away from direct light.
B.     Near hot places.
 C.     In moist places.
D.     Near children.
21. The drug may not be used . . .
A.     before fifteenth August two thousand and twenty-three
B.     after fifteenth August two thousand and twenty-three
C.     after August two thousand and twenty-three
D.     after two thousand and twenty-three