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GlycerinAdult

Dosage form
SUPPOSITORY
Labeler
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Label updated
2011-12-14
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Glycerin
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredient (in each suppository)

Glycerin 2 g.................Hyperosmotic Laxative

Use

For relief of occasional constipation.

Warnings

For rectal use only.

May cause rectal discomfort or a 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 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 Pedia-Lax Glycerin Suppositories
children under 2 years
ask a doctor

Insert suppository well up into rectum. Suppository need not melt completely to produce laxative action.

Other Information
  • This product generally produces a bowel movement in 1/4 to 1 hour.
  • Store container tightly closed.
  • Keep away from excessive heat.
  • MOUTH OF JAR SEALED FOR SAFETY. IF FOIL IMPRINTED WITH GREEN FLEET EMBLEM IS BROKEN OR MISSING, DO NOT USE.
Inactive Ingredients

edetate disodium, purified water, sodium hydroxide, stearic acid

Questions?

1-866-255-6960 or www.fleetlabs.com

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Glycerin Suppositories laxative 

12 Adult Suppositories

NDC 54868-2923-0

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]




Additional barcode label appied by:
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Tulsa, Oklahoma     74146

DailyMed Set ID: e52cc711-3134-4f25-8963-e6000aa97875 · Version 1
NDC: 54868-2923