CHAPTER III

LABEL

Label is a piece of card or paper which gives you information about a certain object. You can find
some specific information regarding the materials or things on the label.

Below are the purposes of a label:

a. To give detail information about a product or object

b. As a connector for producer to explain the product detail to the consumer

The information you can get from the labels are:

a. Name of the product

b. Contents
c. Ingredients
d. Description
e. Nutrition facts
f. Direction / usage
g. Weight
h. Expiration
i. Indication

Examples of label:
EXERCISE: please read the texts carefully. Then choose the correct answer!

Text 1 for no 1-4

Spot-less white cream

For reducing dark spots & marks, and
visible lighter skin How to enjoy better
whitening result:
Use every morning and evening as part of your pond’s white beauty skin care
regime. Apply with fingertips, smoothing evenly onto clean skin over face and neck.
Massage lightly until completely absorbed.
Store away from direct sunlight and heat.
1. The function of the product is…
A. to create the spot in the skin
B. to reduce the light skin
C. to make the skin spot-less
D. to enjoy dark spots and marks
2. How often do we use the cream?
A. every day
B. every morning
C. every evening
D. twice a day
3. We have to keep the product…
A. in a direct sunlight
B. far away from the direct sunlight
C. close to the heat
D. in a face and neck
4. After using the product, we hope our skin become…
A. lighter
B. cleaner
C. spot-full
D. completely absorbed

Text for number 5 – 8

Spray casablanca body spray to your body and feel the special scent all day long.
DIRECTION: shake can and spray at a distance of 15-25 cm from skin.
CAUTION: do not use near flame. Do not spray near eye and avoid inhalation.
5. The word “your” in the text refers to…
A. reader
B. user
C. buyer
D. seller
6. How can we use the product?
A. Spray the product fifteen-twenty five times a day
B. Spray Casablanca directly to the eye
C. Spray the special scent too close to the face
D. Spray it about fifteen-twenty five cm from skin.
7. From the text we can conclude that…
A. We are banned to use the flame
B. We are prohibited to spray it next to the fire
C. We are hoped to inhale the product
D. We have to shake the product every time
8. The word “spray” has the same meaning as….
A. flow
B. draw out
C. roll on
D. apply
Text for no 9-13

COLD REMEDY
The complete daytime remedy
For colds and flu
Contains Paracetamol;
Each 20 ml contains: paracetamol 500 mg, phenylpropanolamine Hidrocloride 25 mg,
Dexthromethopan Hydrobromide 15 g, alcohol 3,08 mg.

Dosage instruction: Shake before removing the cap. Replace cap securely after use.

Adult & children over 12 : Fill measure cup to 20 ml mark and repeat every 4 hours as
required up to maximum of four doses in any 24 hours.
Children 6-12 : Fill measure cup to 10 ml mark and give every 4 hours as
required up to maximum of four doses in any 24 hours.
Children under 6 : Only as directed by physician.

9. The text is about …

A. The dosage of paracetamol in a medicine
B. The treatment for cold and flu
C. The prescription from physician and doctor
D. The contents of medicine and its directions for using.
10. What should we do before removing the cap?
A. Shake the bottle
B. Shake the medicine
C. Shake after removing the cap
D. Shake the removing cap
11. Which one is in-correct according to the text?
A. It is not a tablet medicine
B. The medicine is especially for flu and cold
C. Children under six years cannot use it freely
D. Children under twelve need 20ml every 4 hours.
12. The word “contains” in the text means…
A. fills up
B. insert
C. has
D. loads
13. What is the kind of the medicine above?
A. Capsule
B. Powder
C. liquid
D. syrup

Text for no 14-19

WOOD’S PEPPERMINT ANTITUSSIVE

Indications:
NON PRODUCTIVE COUGH
Composition:
Each 5 ml contains:
Dextrometrophan 7.5 mg
Diphenhydram 12.5 mg Usage direction:
Adult and children>12 years: 2 teaspoon or 10 ml 3 times a day
Children 6-12 years: 1 teaspoon or 5 ml 3 times a day
KEEP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE (BELOW
30CELCIUS DEGREE) AVOID FROM
DIRECT SUNLIGHT
SHAKE THE BOTTLE WELL BEFORE USING IT
 MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS

14. What is the right dosage for teenagers?

A. 5 ml
B. 7.5 mg
C. 10 ml
D. 12.5 mg
15. The text above is direction of the usage of…
A. cough medicine gel
B. cough medicine tablet
C. cough medicine syrup
D. cough medicine capsule
16. Which of these diseases can be cured by the medicine above?
A. Cough
B. Influenza
C. Dizzy
D. Sore-throat
17. What is the kind of the text above?
A. a label of Mint-Candy
B. The advertisement of the medicine
C. the label of the medicine
D. The advertisement of the peppermint food.
18. The word “drowsiness” has similar meaning to...
A. laziness
B. sleepiness
C. tiring
D. hunger
19. The word “it” in the text refers to…
A. the sunlight
B. the bottle
C. the medicine
D. the temperature

This text is for number 20 – 23

BATUGIN ELIXIR
Batugin elixir contains extract of Sonchus Arvensis folia and extract of strobilanthus
cripus folia as active ingredients in an optimal solution.
Composition :
Each 30 ml of elixir contains:
Extract of Sonchus Arvensis Folia equivalent to dried leaves powder 3 gram
Extract Strobilanthus crispus folia equivalent to dried leaves powder 0.3 gram
Indication:
To help shedding kidney and urinary stones, and that could improve urinary. It is
recommended to continue the treatment for several times and to keep away from
reformation of new kidney stones or urinary stones.
Dosage and Administration:
Treatment : 3 times a day (one cup/30ml)
Prevention and maintenance dose (after the stones have been pushed
out): a cup once a day.
It is advised to drink a lot of plain water during treatment.
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE (25-30 Celcius Degree)
20. The purpose of the text is….
A. to advertise the Batugin Elixir
B. to give information related to the medicine
C. to explain how to make the medicine
D. to announce how to store Batugin Elixir
21. From the text we know that the kind of medicine is…
A. powder
 B. capsule
C. liquid
D. syrup
22. What should people do during the treatment?
A. Drink a lot of medicine
B. Drink plain water once a day
C. Drink more plain water
D. Drink a cup of water per day
23. How many main materials are there in the Composition of Batugin?
A. 30 ml
B. 3
C. 0,3
D. 2
Text 6 for no 24-25.
“NATURE” GINGER TABLET
Made from natural herbs

Composition : Each tablet contains Zingiberis Rhizoma Extract 70% and other
materials that make up to 100%.
Indication : Relieves muscle pains
Direction :
Adult 1-2 tablets 3x a day
Children ½ – 1 tablet 2x a day
Caution : Baby can’t use it
Manufacture by:
PT NATURE
MAKMUR
SEMARANG,
INDONESIA
24. The statements below are true, except…
A. It can be taken for infant
B. It is produced from natural materials
C. It’s only ½ -1 tablet for kids
D. It consist of Zingiberis and other ingredients from the nature
25. How can we use the medicine?
A. We have to drink the liquid
B. We have to take the pill
C. We have to rub the cream
D. We have to apply the lotion