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Fleet

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
C.B. Fleet Company, Inc.
Label updated
2024-05-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GLYCERIN
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Label information

Drug   Facts

Active Ingredient (in each 5.4 mL average delivered dose)

Glycerin 5.4 g 

Purpose

Hyperosmotic Laxative

Use

for relief of occasional constipation. This product usually produces a bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour.

Warnings

May cause rectal discomfort or a burning sensation.

For   rectal   use   only.

Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before using any laxative if you

  • have a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks 
  • already used a laxative for more than 1 week

Stop using this product and consult a doctor if you have

  • rectal bleeding
  • no bowel movement within 1 hour of using this product

These symptoms may indicate a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children .

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

Directions

Single   D aily   D osage   (per   24   hours )

A dults   and   children   6   years   and   over       1 suppository or as directed by a doctor

C hildren   2   to   under   6   years       use Fleet® Pedia-Lax® Liquid 

C hildren   under   2   years       consult a doctor

Left-side position: Lie on left side with right knee bent and arms resting comfortably.

Knee-chest position: Kneel, then lower head and chest forward until left side of face is resting on surface with left arm folded comfortably

Administering the laxative: CAUTION: REMOVE ORANGE PROTECTIVE SHIELD BEFORE INSERTING.

Hold unit upright, grasping bulb of unit with fingers. Grasp orange protective shield with other hand, pull gently to remove. With steady pressure, insert tip into rectum with a slight side-to-side movement, with tip pointing toward navel. Do not force the applicator tip into the rectum, as this can cause injury. Insertion may be easier if person receiving suppository bears down as if having a bowel movement. This helps relax the muscles around the anus. Squeeze the bulb until nearly all liquid is expelled. While continuing to squeeze the bulb, remove tip from rectum and discard unit. It is not necessary to empty unit completely. The unit contains more than the amount of liquid needed for effective use. A small amount of liquid will remain in the unit after use.

For a more detailed step-by-step instructional video on how to use Fleet® products, visit our website www.fleetlabs.com to watch the “how to use” video.

Inactive Ingredients

edetate disodium, purified water

Questions?

1-866-255-6960 or www.fleetlabs.com

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Fleet Laxative

Liquid Glycerin Suppositories 

4Adult Suppositories

7.5 ml each

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 381f4179-0c3b-41f8-927c-c88534ebe06d · Version 8
NDC: 0132-0185