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CVS Pharmacy GlycerinLaxative

Dosage form
SUPPOSITORY
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2026-01-14
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
GLYCERIN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
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: c92ca67b-bea2-4be0-95ab-15f9b55568c1 · Version 7
NDC: 59779-109