Glycerin
- Dosage form
- SUPPOSITORY
- Labeler
- Cardinal Health
- Label updated
- 2025-10-24
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- GLYCERIN
Active ingredient (in each suppository)
Glycerin 2g
Purpose
Laxative
Uses
- for relief of occassional constipation
- this product generally produces bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour
Warnings
For rectal use only
May cause rectal discomfort or a burning sensation.
Ask a doctor before using any laxative if child has
- abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting
- a sudden change in bowel habits lasting more than 2 weeks
- already used a laxative formore than 1 week
Stop use and consult a doctor if child has
- rectal bleeding
- no bowel movement within 1 hour 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions - single daily dose
adults and children 6 years and over - 1 suppository, or as directed by doctor
children 2 to under 6 years - use Child Suppositories
chidren under 2 - do not use
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
Questions or comments?
1-800-492-5988
Label
The product package shown below represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.
Children's Glycerin Suppositories, 25 count
Distributed by Cardinal Health, Dublin OH 43017
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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: c2b02afc-5a8a-2a25-e053-2a95a90ae45c · Version 6
NDC: 70000-0572