Overview
- Active ingredient
- Glycerin
- Established class
- Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen
- Physiologic effect
- Increased Histamine Release; Cell-mediated Immunity; Increased IgG Production
- Chemical structure
- Allergens; Glycerol
- Route
- Rectal
- Label date
- 2026-06-16
Indications and usage
Uses For relief of occasional constipation. This product usually produces a bowel movement in ¼ to 1 hour.
Purpose
Hyperosmotic laxative
Dosage and administration
Directions Single Daily dosage: 1 suppository or as directed by a doctor Adults and children 6 years and over tear wrapper prior to immediate use remove the secondary wrapper before inserting into the rectum as follows: hold suppository with pointed end up carefully separate tabs with fingernail - gently pull apart by pulling tabs down on both sides - remove suppository from wrapper - insert one suppository well up into the rectum Children 2 to 6 years use Children's Glycerin Suppositories Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor Suppository need not melt completely to produce laxative action
Warnings
For rectal use only. Do not use laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use if you have a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks. already used a laxative for more than 1 week. When using this product rectal discomfort or burning sensation may occur Stop using this product and consult a doctor if you have rectal bleeding no bowel movement within 1 hour of using this product This may indicate a serious condition. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a doctor before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Do not use
laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if
Ask a doctor before use if you have a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks. already used a laxative for more than 1 week.
When using this product
this product rectal discomfort or burning sensation may occur
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Stop using this product and consult a doctor if you have rectal bleeding no bowel movement within 1 hour of using this product This may indicate a serious condition. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a doctor before use.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a doctor before use.
Active ingredient (label)
(in each suppository) Glycerin, USP 2 g
Inactive ingredients
s polyethylene glycol 400, sodium stearate
Keep out of reach of children
of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.