Glycerin Laxative

Active ingredient (in each suppository)
Glycerin, USP 2 grams

Active ingredient (in each suppository) ...............Purpose
Glycerin, USP 2 grams ...................................... Laxative

• relieves occasional constipation (irregularity)
• generally produces bowel movement in ¼ to 1 hour

For rectal use only

laxative products for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

• stomach pain • nausea • vomiting • noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts over 2 weeks

you may have rectal discomfort or a burning sensation

you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after use of a laxative.
These could be signs of a serious condition.

ask a health professional before use.

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

adults and children 6 years of age and over : 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 2 to under 6 years: use Child Suppositories

children under 2 years: ask a doctor

• keep tightly closed • avoid excessive heat

purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid

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