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Walgreens Children GlycerinLaxative

Dosage form
SUPPOSITORY
Labeler
Walgreens
Label updated
2014-10-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GLYCERIN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredient

Active Ingredient                                                           Purpose
(in each suppository)                                                           
Glycerin, USP 1.2 g........................................................Laxative

Uses

-relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)

-generally produces bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour

Warnings

For rectal use only

Ask a doctor before use if your child has

Ask a doctor before use if your child has

- stomach pain      -nausea         -vomiting

- a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

Stop use and ask a doctor if your child has rectal bleeding or fails to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative. 

These could be signs of a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

children 2 to under 6 years                                    1 suppository, or as directed by doctor

children under 2 years                                            ask a doctor

Insert suppository well up into rectum.

Suppository need not melt completely to produce laxative action.

Other information

-keep tightly closed.

-avoid excessive heat.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients

purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Directions

children 2 to under 6 years of age                       carefully insert 1 suppository well into the rectum and retain for 15 minutes; it need not                                                                                   melt to produce laxative action.  Do not exceed 1 suppository daily or as directed by                                                                                         a doctor.

children under 2                                                  ask a doctor

Do not use

Do not use laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

When using this product your child

When using this product your child may have rectal discomfort or a burning sensation.

DailyMed Set ID: 037b6805-6722-4ab7-8862-409407a5fea5 · Version 1
NDC: 0363-0440