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Glycerin

Dosage form
SUPPOSITORY
Labeler
Rite Aid Corporation
Label updated
2025-10-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GLYCERIN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each suppository)

Glycerin 2 g

Purpose

Hyperosmotic laxative

Uses
  • for relief of occasional constipation
  • this product generally produces a bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour
Warnings

For rectal use only

May cause rectal discomfort of burning sensation

Ask a Doctor before using any laxative if you have

  • abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
  • a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
  • already used a laxative for more than 1 week

Stop use and consult a doctor if you have

  • rectal bleeding
  • no bowel movement after 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 daily dosage

adults and children 6 years and over 1 suppository, or as directed by a doctor

children 2 to under 6 years use Child Suppositories

Insert suppository well up into rectum.

Suppository need not melt completely to produce laxative action.

Other information
  • Store container tightly closed.
  • Keep away from excessive heat.
Inactive ingredients

purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid

Glycerin Suppositories, 50 count

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

The product package shown above represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.

RAGlycerinSupp50ct

Distributed by

Rite Aid

30 Hunter Lane

Camp Hill, PA 17011

DailyMed Set ID: 5da2ea79-f37a-b82b-e053-2a91aa0af0af · Version 10
NDC: 11822-3312