Land: Storbritannien
Sprog: engelsk
Kilde: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Glycerol
Thornton & Ross Ltd
A06AX01
Glycerol
700mg
Suppository
Rectal
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 01060200; GTIN: 5011309062212
100MM MEASUREMENT VERIFICATION BAR 2922-G WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET 1. What Glycerol Suppositories are and what they are used for 2. What you need to know before you use Glycerol Suppositories 3. How to use Glycerol Suppositories 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Glycerol Suppositories 6. Contents of the pack and other information 1. WHAT GLYCEROL SUPPOSITORIES ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR Glycerol belongs to a group of medicines called laxatives. A laxative is a medicine which is used for the occasional treatment of constipation. Glycerol Suppositories act as a stimulant laxative for short term treatment of constipation and for emptying the bowels 2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE GLYCEROL SUPPOSITORIES DO NOT USE GLYCEROL SUPPOSITORIES IF YOUR CHILD: • suffers from a blocked bowel or an abdominal problem for which you have not obtained a medical opinion • is allergic (hypersensitive) to glycerol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Glycerol Suppositories If your child is diabetic you should speak to your doctor before using Glycerol Suppositories as they may interfere with levels of sugar in their body. It is not recommended that you use Glycerol Suppositories for long periods of time. If your child needs laxatives every day you should see your doctor. PREGNANCY, BREAST-FEEDING AND FERTILITY If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine. Glycerol Suppositories should be avoided in the first three months of pregnancy. Glycerol Suppositories can be used during breastfeeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medication. 3. HOW TO USE GLYCEROL SUPPOSITORIES Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. 1. Wash hands before opening in Læs hele dokumentet
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Glycerol 1g Suppositories 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each suppository contains 700mg Glycerol For full list of excipients, see 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Amber coloured suppository, of nominal weight 1g intended for rectal administration. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS For occasional use as a stimulant laxative for the treatment of constipation. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION For rectal use Infants_ _ One 1g suppository, to aid insertion the suppository tip should be moistened with water before use. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to the active substance(s) or to any of the excipients. The product is contraindicated if there is intestinal obstruction or blockage. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE The product is intended for occasional use only. Prolonged or excessive use of the product is not recommended as this may cause diarrhoea. Use of this product may interfere with glucose control in diabetic patients. If symptoms persist consult a doctor. 4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION No interaction studies have been performed 4.6 PREGNANCY AND LACTATION No evidence of harmful affects available. However, best avoided during the first trimester of pregnancy. May be used during breast feeding. 4.7 EFFECTS ON ABILITY TO DRIVE AND USE MACHINES None stated 4.8 UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS Use of the product may occasionally cause abdominal cramps. Glycerol can cause irritation when given rectally. 4.9 OVERDOSE Overdosage via rectal route is unlikely. However, if ingested treat symptomatically. 5 PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES 5.1 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES ATC code A06AX01 Glycerol is commonly classified as an osmotic laxative but may act additionally or alternatively by promoting peristalsis and evacuation of the lower bowel by virtue of a mild irritant effect. Glycerol suppositories possess also lubricating and faecal softening actions. 5.2 PHARMACOKINETIC PROPER Læs hele dokumentet