Glycerin 900
Glycerin 900
laxative
Indication
Glycerin suppositories are indicated in the following disorder :
- Short term relief of constipation in adults and children .
- Prophylactically in patients who should not strain during defecation , such as those with an episiotomy wound, painful thrombosed hemorrhoids, fissures or perianal abscess, anorectal stenosis, or postmyo-cardialinfarction
- Constipation during pregnancy and lactation .
Composition
Each pediatric Glycerin 900 suppository contains:
- Glycerin 900 mg.
Each adult Glycerin 1800 suppository contains:
- Glycerin 1800 mg.
Dosage
Adults:
- 1 - 2 suppositories Glycerin 1800 per day .
Children:
- 1 - 2 suppositories Glycerin 900 per day.
- Glycerin is a hyper-osmotic laxative, having stimulant and lubricant Properties.
- It acts by attracting water into the stools in the colon and, consequently, stimulating rectal contraction and defecation within 15 - 30 minutes.
- Glycerin suppositories also lubricate and soften inspissated fecal mass, ensuring thereby nonstraining defecation .
- Glycerin suppositories are ideal for infants and young children .
Each pediatric Glycerin 900 suppository contains:
- Glycerin 900 mg.
Each adult Glycerin 1800 suppository contains:
- Glycerin 1800 mg.
Glycerin suppositories are indicated in the following disorder :
- Short term relief of constipation in adults and children .
- Prophylactically in patients who should not strain during defecation , such as those with an episiotomy wound, painful thrombosed hemorrhoids, fissures or perianal abscess, anorectal stenosis, or postmyo-cardialinfarction
- Constipation during pregnancy and lactation .
- Glycerin suppositories can be used safely for all age groups.
- Occasionally ,minor local skin irritation surrounding the rectal area might be experienced.
Adults:
- 1 - 2 suppositories Glycerin 1800 per day .
Children:
- 1 - 2 suppositories Glycerin 900 per day.
- Use of laxative suppositories on routine basis is not recommended .
- Whenever normal bowel movement is reestablished , treatment should be discontinued .
- Pack of pediatric Glycerin 900 contains 10 suppositories.
- Pack of adult Glycerin 1800 contains 10 suppositories.
- Store in temperature below 25 °C .