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Avedana GlycerinLaxative

Dosage form
SUPPOSITORY
Labeler
Unipack LLC
Label updated
2024-01-04
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GLYCERIN
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Active Ingredient

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

Uses

Uses - relieves occasional constipation (irregularity) 

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

Warnings

For rectal use only

Do not use

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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

Ask a doctor before use if you have

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

When using this product

When using this product you may have rectal discomfort or a burning sensation

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

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

adults and children 6 years 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

Other information

- keep tightly closed - avoid excessive heat

Inactive ingredients

purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid

Avedana ® Glycerin Suppositories | 25 Count in a Jar

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 74b0dcab-cf76-44fc-83c5-c426d2a8b157 · Version 7
NDC: 43749-440