Glycerin rectal

Generic name: Glycerin (rectal)
Drug class: Laxatives

Usage of Glycerin rectal

Glycerin rectal is used as a laxative. It works by causing the intestines to hold more water, which softens the stool.

Glycerin rectal is used to treat occasional constipation or to cleanse the bowel before a rectal exam or other intestinal procedure.

Glycerin rectal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Glycerin rectal side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these 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:

severe stomach pain or cramping;

rectal bleeding; or

no bowel movement within 1 hour after use.

Common side effects of glycerin may include:

loose stools;

nausea or stomach discomfort; or

rectal pain 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.

Before taking Glycerin rectal

You should not use glycerin if you are allergic to glycerin.

To make sure glycerin rectal is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;

rectal bleeding;

a change in bowel habits that has lasted for 2 weeks or longer;

ulcerative colitis, toxic megacolon; or

if you have used another laxative for longer than 1 week.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether glycerin rectal will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether glycerin rectal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

When using this medication in any child, use only the forms that are specially made for children. Certain brands of glycerin rectal should not be used in children.

Do not use glycerin rectal in a child younger than 2 years old without the advice of a doctor.

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How to use Glycerin rectal

Usual Adult Dose for Constipation:

Hyperosmotic laxatives should be used infrequently in single doses.Liquid suppositories: 5.6 g rectally onceSuppositories: 2 to 3 g rectally once

Usual Pediatric Dose for Constipation:

Hyperosmotic laxatives should be used infrequently in single doses.Liquid suppositories:2 to less than 6 years: 2.3 g rectally once6 years or older: 5.6 g rectally onceSuppositories:2 to less than 6 years: 1 to 1.7 g rectally once6 years or older: 2 to 3 g rectally once

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Glycerin rectal

Other drugs may interact with glycerin rectal, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

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