Glycerin
Generic medicine reference
Overview
Glycerin rectal is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements.
Glycerin rectal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Glycerin rectal is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation or irregular bowel movements.
Glycerin rectal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use glycerin rectal if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if glycerin is safe to use if you have or have ever had:
nausea, vomiting, stomach pain; rectal bleeding; a change in bowel habits that has lasted for 2 weeks or longer; or used another laxative for longer than 1 week.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice. Certain brands of glycerin rectal should not be used in children.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Glycerin rectal may cause serious side effects. Stop using glycerin rectal and call your doctor at once if you have:
stomach pain, nausea , vomiting ; rectal bleeding; or no bowel movement within 1 hour after use.
Common side effects of glycerin may include:
rectal discomfort or burning.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow all directions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed. Tell your healthcare provider if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
High Risk Groups
Follow all directions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed. Tell your healthcare provider if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
Adult Dosage
1000 to 1500 mg (1200 (1250)) 24 hourly PO — Initial
500 mg (500 (500)) 24 hourly PO — Maintenance, As Required
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect glycerin rectal, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Storage
Liq Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture. Suppositories Store Below 25°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Available Brands in Pakistan
9 active brands listed alphabetically.
GLYCERINE
ActiveBIOSYNTH PHARMA (PVT) LTD.
DML: GLYCERINE
Liquid
GLYCERINE PURE
ActiveMACTER INTERNATIONAL (PVT) LTD.
DML: GLYCERINE PURE
Liquid
GLYCERINE PURE
ActivePROGRESSIVE LABORATORIES
DML: GLYCERINE PURE
Liquid
GLYCERINE SUPPOSITORIES
ActiveSAPIENT PHARMA
DML: GLYCERINE SUPPOSITORIES
Suppositories
GLYCERINE SUPPOSITORIES
ActiveALBRO PHARMA
DML: GLYCERINE SUPPOSITORIES
Suppositories
GLYCERINE SUPPOSITORIES ADULT
ActiveMICKO PHARMA
DML: GLYCERINE SUPPOSITORIES ADULT
Suppositories
GLYCERINE SUPPOSITORIES PAEDS
ActiveMICKO PHARMA
DML: GLYCERINE SUPPOSITORIES PAEDS
Suppositories
GLYCERIN PURE
ActiveEFROZE CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
DML: GLYCERIN PURE
Liquid
SMOOTH BAR
ActiveSANTE (PVT) LIMITED
DML: SMOOTH BAR
Soap
For educational purposes only. Check current guidelines and consult a qualified healthcare professional before making clinical decisions.