CVS Pharmacy GlycerinLaxative
- Dosage form
- SUPPOSITORY
- Labeler
- CVS Pharmacy
- Label updated
- 2026-01-14
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- GLYCERIN
Active Ingredient
Active Ingredient Purpose
(in each suppository)
Glycerin, USP 2 grams ............................................Laxative
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
- abdominal 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
-you 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.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
adults and children 6 years and over 1 suppository per day or as directed by doctor
children 2 to under 6 years use CVS/pharmacy(TM) Child Suppositories
children under 2 years ask a doctor
insert 1 suppository well up into the rectum and retain fo 15 minutes
it need not melt to produce laxative action
Other information
keep tightly closed - avoid excessive heat
Inactive ingredients
purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid
Product Label
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: a73404d5-7843-4a9a-ad43-613df22f52e7 · Version 9
NDC: 59779-109