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How to Reference a Package Insert

One of the simplest ways to avoid plagiarism is to reference everything. Whether the information is taken from a movie, newspaper, encyclopedia or package insert, there is a standard way to reference it. As you write your paper or article, let the reader know he can trust the information by including in-text citations. These references should be short and can be accomplished by using words like "according to" before listing the source. At the end of the paper, include a paragraph or page which lists all of the references you used, including package inserts.

Instructions

  1. Reference Page

    • 1

      Type the name of the product that includes the package insert. For example, if you are referencing medication, type the brand name of the antibiotic or cream.

    • 2

      Press the space bar and type an opening bracket. Type the words "package insert" and type a closing bracket. It should look like: [package insert].

    • 3

      Type the city and state where the package insert was made. Separate the city from the abbreviated state with a comma.

    • 4

      Type the name of the company which makes the product, followed by a semicolon, the year the insert was made and a period. According to the Quick Reference Citation Format for the AMA Manual of Style, package inserts should look like: "Lamasil [package insert]. East Hanover, NJ: Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corp; 1993."

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